Arm Visa Sponsorship USA

Job ID 2025-15691

Date posted Mar. 19, 2026

Location San Diego, California

Category Hardware Engineering

Job Overview:

Our team focuses on SoC architecture of Arm CPUs and system IP blocks combined in pre-silicon environments. Working closely with design teams, we develop best-in-class silicon platforms across markets such as client, infrastructure, IoT, automotive, and AI accelerators.

What you could be doing as a Performance Architecture PnP Modeling Intern?

• Conduct architectural investigations and PnP tradeoff studies across full SoCs and SoPs across different business segments (IOT, Automotive, Server, Laptop)
• Perform use case decomposition and workload characterization to identify system performance bottlenecks and propose solutions
• Architect tools for performing performance power thermal studies for the best Perf/W

We are looking for individuals who:

Are currently enrolled and studying towards a Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science Degree (Bachelors, Masters or PHD students welcome).

Qualities that will help your application stand out:

• Understanding of general-purpose CPU microarchitecture, including knowledge of areas such as processor pipelines, caches, and memory hierarchy.
• Fundamental understanding of power and performance concepts as they apply to devices like networking IPs, CPUs, and caches.
• Proficient in ReactJS, C/C++ programming language and Python scripting language skills.
• Adaptability and willing to learn how to use unfamiliar tools and systems.
• Good interpersonal skills with an analytical approach.

Arm Internships require you to be enrolled in a higher education degree and be returning to your course after your internship/placement.

In Return:

Working on interesting new projects with leaders in the field is exciting, but we also know how important it is to receive support. That's why throughout your internship, you can expect regular feedback and development opportunities, social activities to connect with your peers, an end of internship celebration, plus the opportunity to be considered for future Graduate positions (subject to performance). #getreadytogrow

In addition to a competitive salary and rewards package, our on-the-job learning and mentoring/buddy schemes provide unparalleled learning and networking opportunities from the best in the industry.

This is a non-exempt hourly role which will be paid at an hourly rate based on the number of hours worked. Pay rates vary by location and educational level.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.