Job Specifications
Learn. Earn. Innovate.
Kick-start your career with our Level 6 Apprenticeship and step straight into the world of tech at one of the UK’s most iconic technology companies.
Build real skills, work on real projects, and learn from experts who are passionate about what they do — all while earning a salary and gaining a recognised qualification. No student debt. Just hands-on experience and a fast track into tech.
About The Apprenticeship Program
3 Year Degree Program studying towards a Digital Technology Solutions Level 6 Degree
You will spend at least 20% of your time on academic work (one day a week), with the other 80% spent gaining work experience and on-the-job training
Academic study will be delivered remotely
You’ll be supported throughout the programme with a dedicated academic tutor, regular check-ins, access to study skills and wellbeing support, and workplace mentoring to help you succeed both academically and professionally
Depending on the study and group you join, you could rotate throughout your Apprenticeship giving you a wide range of experience across teams within Arm
What will I be working on?
Each Team Offers New Point Of View And a Fresh Challenge. Rotations Vary Depending On Business Needs And May Change Over Time. To Give You a Sense Of The Kinds Of Work You Could Be Involved In, Example Rotations May Include
Data Science – from Python projects to enabling AArch64
Machine Learning – analysing machine learning workloads
High Performance Computing – developing reference software stacks
Compilers – developing compilers in C++
Firmware – developing secure firmware
Linux Kernel – debugging and testing
Why Join Arm?
We’re one of the world’s leading technology companies, with over 40 locations across multiple countries worldwide. Our technology powers everything from the world’s number one supercomputer to the micro:bits used by thousands of students in classrooms worldwide. But what really sets us apart? Our culture.
At Arm, we’re not big on hierarchy. If you’ve got a new idea, a bold concept, or a different way of solving a problem, we want to hear it. We encourage an entrepreneurial mindset at every level, valuing fresh perspectives and bold thinking, because at Arm, ideas are in our DNA.
Alongside our digital-first way of working, you’ll enjoy a genuinely rewarding experience and a range of great benefits, including 25 days’ holiday, comprehensive healthcare, and a competitive salary.
Who We’re Looking For
Our apprentices come from all kinds of backgrounds and experiences. Many are school or college leavers taking their first steps into tech, but we also welcome career-changers and those bringing skills from different industries who are ready for a fresh challenge.
Formal qualifications aren’t everything. What matters most to us is your passion, your potential, and above all, your curiosity.
We’re looking for people who can tell us why tech excites them, where they see their future going, and why Arm feels like the right place to grow and build their career.
Entry Requirements
To hold, or be on track to achieve, 104 UCAS points by September 2026 (equivalent to BCC at A-level). We welcome A-levels, BTECs, other Level 3 qualifications, and the International Baccalaureate. You can use the UCAS tariff calculator to check equivalency.
GCSE Maths and English at Grade C / Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
To Be Eligible For Apprenticeship Funding, You Must Also
Have lived in the UK, a British Overseas Territory, or the Isle of Man / Channel Islands for the three consecutive years prior to the apprenticeship start date.
Have the right to live and work in the UK for the full duration of the apprenticeship and for at least 12 months beyond the planned end date.
Not be enrolled on another apprenticeship or studying a course funded by a student loan.
Require new learning through the apprenticeship. This means you are not eligible if you already hold a qualification at the same or higher level in a closely related subject area.
A Successful Apprentice Will
Have a keen curiosity about Software Development/Programming and Electronics
Be able to explain why they're interested in working in tech and specifically why they think Arm is the right place for them.
Enjoy solving problems and overcoming logical barriers
Hold excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
We always want to hear more about your experience and the projects you have worked on. Please include any extracurricular activity which will help your application on your CV.
In Return
A key part of every new job is ‘what’s in it for me?’ On top of the already compelling Life at arm, we are famous of our team culture - including Friday focus times, regular career conversations, remarkable diversity-, equity and inclusion approach and continuous improvement mentality. We have quarterly ‘days of care’ devoted to wellbeing as well as ‘connect days’ where teams socialise and connect with the wider business.
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