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INTRODUCTION

Here at Arm, we are building the Future of Computing. Together. For Everyone. This is a technical engineering role based in Austin, Texas and part of the rapidly growing Arm Cloud AI Group. Our Neoverse cores are leading a technology disruption! We need an Intern Network Performance Engineer to work with internal and (especially) external partners on various exciting and complicated Arm SW optimization puzzles. Join us as we deliver solutions across Cloud, Edge, and Networking segments!

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

What you could be doing as a Network Performance Intern?
- Help analyze networking software running on Arm platforms by identifying performance bottlenecks across software, microarchitecture, and architecture.
- Contribute performance optimizations to open-source projects and support tools used for architectural exploration and analysis.
- Work with customers to explain Arm technology and optimization techniques, developing micro-benchmarks and understanding real-world use cases.
- Deliver performance analysis reports and support technical marketing through blogs, whitepapers, webinars, conference presentations, or booth staffing.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

We Are Looking For Individuals Who
- Are currently enrolled and studying towards your degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering (Masters and PhD preferred).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Qualities That Will Help Your Application Stand Out
- Experience with software performance optimization, software architecture, and hardware architecture, including hardware performance analysis.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts and support mentoring or teamwork.
- Understanding of networking infrastructure, including workload setup, load distribution, and performance data collection.
- Familiarity with packet-processing technologies such as DPDK, VPP, ODP, Linux networking, RDMA, eBPF/XDP, IPSec, OVS, CNIs, and Snort/Hyperscan.
- Proficiency with tools and languages used in performance analysis, such as C/C++, Linux performance tools, Arm CoreSight or SPE, eBPF, LLVM tools (BOLT, Propeller), PGO/AutoFDO/LTO, and automation frameworks like Ansible, Terraform, or Python.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We encourage early applications as we review them on a first come/first served basis. Arm Internships require you to be enrolled in a higher education degree and be returning to your course after your internship/placement. If you are graduating before August 2026 you will not be eligible for an Intern role but you will be eligible for our graduate roles. Our graduate roles will be advertised on the Arm Emerging Talent website.

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.