A word from Warren East - CEO

ARM is described by some as the "jewel in the crown" of the UK's technology sector.
ARM technology is found all over the world in communications and entertainment, in
computing and information technology infrastructure, in industry, white goods, brown
goods, transport, medicine, and environmental products. Billions of consumers use
ARM powered products every minute of every day.
We operate at the centre of one of the most dynamic sectors in global industry today.
Digital electronics has been revolutionalising our lives in the workplace and in home
entertainment for over twenty years. Now enabled by ARM technology, digital
electronics is becoming part of our every day lives, making the world safer, simpler
and more sustainable for everyone.
As a business ARM is unlike traditional companies in the world of silicon chips. We
are neither a manufacturer nor a design services company. Instead we create our own
designs and sell licences to enable other companies to build upon those designs,
manufacture them and sell the resulting products. This gives us the opportunity to
work with the very best that the global semiconductor industry has to offer in each
and every market in which we are present. The result is scale unparalleled in the silicon
world. This year we estimate that our partners will manufacture and sell approximately
5 billion ARM microprocessor chips. ARM is listed on the London Stock Exchange and
NASDAQ; we are a FTSE 100 company. The scale and business model make ARM very
profitable so that we generate the resources to maintain a programme of continuous
investment in the future for ourselves and our customers.
About half of our revenue comes from royalties earned when our partners supply the
chips for the manufacture of electronic products such as phones or cameras. Therefore
we earn profit onlywhen our partners are successful. This sharing of risk and return is
very much a 21st century business model as we create and nurture a massive
community of technologists around our industry who live and breathe ARM.
To join ARM is to join this community at it's very heart. At our [30] global locations we
are looking for the visionaries of the future, a collection of special people doing special
things to help us build a better world. We value constructive behaviour and the ability
to deliver results. We value innovation, and our
working environment is one where individuals
value the output of the team and teams work
through trust and mutual respect. We expect
high standards and hard work. In return we offer
great training, fun and the opportunity to work
at the leading edge where semiconductor
technology meets the rest of the world. At ARM
you will see the results of your hard work in
billions of products in all corners of the globe,
leaving a positive impact on our society by
making life better for everyone.
- Warren

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The world of ARM and our Partners
ARM Facts
125 ARM Powered
products shipped every
second
Over 20 billion ARM
Powered products
shipped to date
Over 95% of all mobile
phones contain at least
one ARM processor-
based chip
Average of 2 ARM
processor-based chips
per mobile phone
Most cars, 70% of
digital cameras, 60% of
printers and 50% of
hard disk drives contain
If you have just used a mobile phone, camera or MP3 player, chances are you have just at least one ARM
used an ARM Powered® product. Our technology is at the heart of a wide range of processor-based chip
digital products for use at home, work or on the move.
Founded in 1990, as Advanced RISC Machines Ltd. ARM was a UK-based joint venture
between Apple Computer, Acorn Computer Group and VLSI Technology. Apple and
VLSI both provided funding, while Acorn supplied the technology. There were 12
founding ARM engineers with an objective of everybody should own at least 1 ARM.
ARM is now the world's leading semiconductor intellectual property (IP) supplier and
is at the heart of the development of digital electronic products. Headquartered in
Cambridge, UK, ARM has grown phenomenally over the recent decade and now
stands with over 1800 employees across the world. This allows us to create a dynamic
spectrum of career paths and opportunities, where personal development through
training and internal transfers is positively encouraged.
The ARM business model involves the designing and licensing of IP rather than the
manufacturing and selling of actual semiconductor chips. We licence IP to a network
of Partners which includes the world's leading semiconductor and systems companies
such as Microso, Nokia and Samsung Electronics. These Partners utilize ARM IP
designs to create and manufacture system-on-chip designs, paying ARM a license fee
for the original IP and a royalty on every chip or wafer produced. In addition to
processor IP and graphics processors, we provide a range of tools, physical and systems
IP to enable optimized system-on-chip designs.
ARM prides itself on being one of the best employers in the country, seeking to build
on this by attracting the best university talent to join the company through a number
of highly regarded and widely recognized schemes.
ARM has a distinct culture that is based on global collaboration and teamwork. The
values of Teamwork and Selflessness, Innovation, Personal Development, Delivery,
Constructive Pro-activity, Customer and Partner Focus and Responsiveness are all
mutually supportive of an environment that is conducive to innovation at every level.
The culture is open and meritocratic where everyone can make a real difference to
the business. Above all, we promote an organisation where we balance hard-work
and fun. From an employee perspective, our people strategy is summarised by us
committing to “a pan engaging environment for employees where we can fully
develop our personal and collective potential better than elsewhere.”

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 Media Processing Division

The Media Processing Division develops and

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markets hardware IP that is embedded by

Partners for 2D and 3D graphics acceleration and
for efficient video coding and decoding along with
graphics middleware to enable easy exploitation of
the hardware features.

Carl Hakenas
Department: MPD
Degree: Masters in Electrical Engineering
University: Lund University
I did my Masters Thesis at ARM Sweden and aer that I was
very pleased to get offered employment as a Hardware
Designer for the ARM office in Lund, Sweden.
The office in Lund, Sweden develops the Mali VE products;
these are hardware solutions for video encoding/decoding with
a focus on low power consumption. Currently I am working as
a hardware engineer in the Mali VE6 project.
Before joining ARM I had always known ARM as being a
technology leader designing state of the art products. My first
project involved me being responsible for quite a central and
important part of the design in the Mali VE6 product. I received
a lot of coaching with this but it was very challenging being a
new graduate, it was also very satisfying to be given confidence
to do such an important task.
People at ARM are very skilled at what they are doing, this is
very inspiring and fun when developing new products that will
exist in many of tomorrow’s devices. Since ARM is the number
one leader in its field it puts a high requirement on the quality
of the products, this puts a big challenge on the engineers to
solve many problems and break barriers for what to be done.
ARM is a very open company and information sharing is
important. There are many events arranged by ARM to share
knowledge between employees and to get to meet new faces
from different sites around the world. As a new employee there
are also events arranged to introduce you into the company.
My personal opinion is that ARM has realized that their
employees are their biggest asset, therefore they try to make
sure that we are satisfied with our work, both in terms of
benefits but also as in working environment and company
culture.

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Processor Division

The ARM family of processors ensures

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customers’ products get to market
quickly, reliably, and cost-effectively.
ARM’s proven IP, superior power
management technology and support
from its Partner ecosystem has led to the
inclusion of ARM processors in more
than 90 percent of the world’s mobile
handsets. ARM processor technology can
now be found in a wide range of devices,
from digital set-top boxes and car braking
systems to network routers. In addition, ARM has
now shipped its 20 billionth processor since the company’s formation in 1990.

Name: Nadia Koutsomyti

Department: PD
Degree: PhD in Vector processor design and MSc in Digital
Communication Systems
University: Loughborough University

I discovered ARM when I was doing my dissertation about RISC

processors as part of my degree in Athens. For me ARM was
representing one of the legends in RISC processor design so
when I finished my PhD and managed to get a Graduate
Engineer job in the Processor Division I felt blessed. Currently I
am solely responsible for designing the DPU in one of ARM’s
future applications cores.
What’s great about ARM is you always work on interesting yet
challenging tasks and with the ARM Feedback and Development
System (AFDS) you can, with the help of your manager, set your
goals and objectives and choose any training which will aid you
in achieving them. Through being personally involved in your
own targets and development, it ensures that you aren’t doing
things that aren’t interesting or relevant to you.

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soware for an Application Specific
Standard Product (ASSP), developing
Linux applications for ARM Processor-
based platforms, or embedded
Microcontroller (MCU), ARM’s tools enable
you to deliver the best solution with the
highest performance and lowest power.

Name: George (Zhe) Wang

Department: SDD
Degree: MSc in Advanced Computer Science and
BSc in Computer Science & Technology
University: Sheffield University
and Beijing Institute of Technology.

I had heard of ARM before I applied as I worked on ARM based

products at university. The ARM reputation is great and the
technology is cool. I am very lucky and the product I am
working on now is exactly what I proposed in my bachelors
dissertation.
A lot of the tasks I work on have only been done by a few
companies before, therefore there are not many documents
about how I should be doing something, it is great as it really
challenges me. My role at ARM is really enjoyable as I have
challenging tasks using cutting edge technology and it helps that
my colleagues are really knowledgeable and very friendly too.
I like the fact that I can socialize with my colleagues outside of
work as ARM has many social events. I have really enjoyed the
football and basketball clubs. Also the summer BBQ and
Christmas party are fun events to attend.

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R&D, ARM Services Division and Physical IP Division

There is an ARM Service to help you through

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every phase of your design project. Our
experienced Support team of specialized
application engineers can provide the best
answers to your most challenging design
issues, and if needed can draw on the entire
ARM engineering resource pool to get
solutions to you as quickly as possible.
ARM Physical IP Platforms deliver process
optimized IP for best-in-class processor
implementations. These platforms are
comprised of logic libraries, memory
compilers and interface IP. Collectively they provide a
powerful suite of design alternatives, offering System-on-Chip (SoC) designers the
ability to balance performance, power, area and manufacturability throughout the
design process. ARM leadership in microprocessor architectures, coupled with its
Physical IP Platform, delivers optimal SoC designs and reduces time-to-market.

Karthik Shivashankar
Department: R&D
Degree: MSc in Microelectronics
and BE in Electronics & Communication
University: University of Liverpool, UK and
National Institute of Engineering, India
Being an electronics engineer working at ARM was like a dream
come true. Soon aer my BE I applied for Graduate Engineer
position at ARM, Bangalore. I worked for a year in Bangalore
aer this I decided to do my masters at Liverpool and received
a scholarship from ARM. I also had the opportunity to do my
project work as an intern in the Research group in Cambridge.
I was offered a graduate position at the end of my internship
and I readily accepted.
The best part of working in ARM is that you get the opportunity
to work on projects/products at their infant stage. You get to see
the whole lifecycle starting from its inception, to prototype,
leading to product development.
The requirements for a project change dynamically in the
research environment and in some cases you will have to work
on areas which demand a steep learning curve.
There are many social activities at ARM. We play football,
cricket, shuttle badminton and basketball every week; these
events are a wonderful opportunity to network with people
from other departments.

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 Employment at ARM
ARM is looking for Graduates and Placement Students studying Electronic
Engineering, Computer Science, Soware Engineering, Hardware Engineering,
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Physics or Maths.

Graduate Positions
ARM realises that Graduates are the future of intellectual property (IP) and bring great
potential to the organisation with innovative ideas and new perspectives. Upon
joining ARM as a Graduate you will become an integral part of the team, provided
with opportunities to optimise your skills and experience through challenging and
exciting projects.

ARM is looking for talented engineers across the business in Hardware, Soware,
Graphics and Research and Development. There will also be opportunities to rotate
into other departments worldwide as a Graduate. Furthering your career at ARM is
important to us, we always aim to hire from within, which offers all of our employees
a chance to progress in the company during their career at ARM. Being such a diverse,
dynamic and multinational company we can offer a wide spectrum of career paths so
that no two days are the same and although we are a growing company we are a
community and believe strongly in hard work and fun.

Summer and Industrial Placements

ARM offers summer and industrial placements every year across the business.
Experience shows that there is a significant benefit to both the student and ARM in
offering the opportunity of work experience in a professional environment. Students
perform work that is valuable and necessary to the success of ARM and at the same
time they build key skills for future employment and have the opportunity to assess
ARM as a potential employer. You will have the opportunity to put all your university
acquired knowledge into practice, helping to consolidate your learning, whilst also
gaining many new transferable skills.

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Recruitment Process
ARM is committed to the equality of opportunity in its employment policies Contact details for
procedures and practices. Here we have provided a simple step by step guide all European
through our recruitment process at ARM. Recruitment:
Address:
Step one
ARM Ltd
Review the specific jobs advertised on our website www.arm.com/about/careers/ and 110 Fulbourn Road
apply to the roles that best suit your experience and interests. If one does not Cambridge
immediately leap out at you, take a look at the types of roles we have and if you do CB1 9NJ
not see something suitable, apply on a speculative basis. Tel:
Step two +44 (0)1223 400 400
Fax:
When you have found a suitable role which interests you click on “Apply Now”. You
will be guided through the application process online, which will include an +44 (0)1223 400 801
application form, submitting a covering letter and uploading your CV. You may also
submit up to 3 additional supporting documents for further consideration.
Email:
Step three recruitmentqueries
@arm.com
We will contact you about your application either by email or telephone as soon as
the Hiring Manager has reviewed your application. Follow us on
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You could be invited in for a face to face interview or to attend an assessment centre. Student Recruitment
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 Learning & Development at ARM
ARM is a leader in its field and is somewhere you can expect to stretch yourself
intellectually. In order to stay at our best and ahead of the competition we all need to
learn and develop continuously. To support this lifelong education ARM provides a
variety of learning and development opportunities, aiming to promote and enable
the enhancement of everyone.
ARM encourages each individual to embark upon a self-managed path of personal
development by using a blend of formal training, education, reflection, feedback,
experience and on the job training. The importance of coaching is highlighted
through regular 1:1 meetings with line-managers, and mentoring happens in both
informal and formal relationships with others throughout the business. A formal
appraisal process facilitates more in-depth career discussions which provides an
opportunity to consolidate the regular feedback and discussion that has taken place
during 1:1s. This allows employees to achieve their full potential, enhance their ARM
adventure and contribute to the wider success of ARM.
ARM also supports professional development and will help employees achieve
chartered status such as IEng professional status through the IEE etc.

Graduates
ARM actively encourages personal and career growth providing regular development
opportunities in order for employees to fulfill their potential. This starts on day one
with a comprehensive induction into the organisation which is built on throughout
your first year. Our induction program focuses on the understanding of ARM, its
technology, goals, and the business model and gives you the opportunity to meet
other employees and ARM’s Directors. Each graduate will work with their manager to
identify areas for development which could be met by technical and so skills courses
or on the job training. Furthermore ARM holds graduate development events where
you will be able to build your knowledge while meeting ARM graduates from other
parts of the business and world.

Summer Students and Industrial Placements

Joining ARM as a placement student will give you the opportunity to work on exciting
projects that will challenge you intellectually and build your knowledge and skills.
Your time at ARM will begin with an induction which will introduce you to ARM and
our key technology. Your manager and work colleagues will provide you with the on
the job training and support you need to successfully complete your placement. You
may also have the opportunity to attend relevant internal learning events.

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Benefits

• Competitive salary which is reviewed bi-annually for • Eye Tests

the first 2 years as a Graduate • Pension – 7 % company contribution
• Restricted Share Units (RSUs) - shares in the company • Pension Financial Advisor
• Save As You Earn (SAYE) • Spouse Death in Service (SDIS)
• 25 days Paid Holiday • Private Travel Insurance
• Holiday Buy Scheme – ability to increase by 5 days • Group Life Assurance
• Sabbatical - 4 weeks additional leave every 4 years • Group Income Protection
• Annual Bonus – Target is 10% of salary • Payroll Giving
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) • Cycle2Work Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing Assessments • Relocation package available
Patent Rewards
ARM offers a cash reward to employees whose patent ideas are accepted for filing by the Patents
Review Committee.

Finders Fee
ARM encourages employees to refer suitable applicants to apply for employment, and rewards
successful applications with a one off taxable payment

Papers
The Company offers a cash reward, per paper, to employees who have a written paper
published or who present the paper to an external forum. The paper is not necessarily related
to an employee’s day to day role but related to the industry sector and benefits the Company.

Ideas Forum
The Company operates an Ideas Forum, enabling employees to discuss and propose both
technology and business ideas relevant to ARMs current and future business and operations.
This is supported by an Ideas Team who encourage development of ideas and connect inventors
to other parts of the business appropriate to the nature of the idea.

Social
ARM believes that work should be more than just ‘work’ and has a variety of societies and clubs
that are free to join. There is a Christmas Party and a Summer Barbecue that are held at no cost
to the employee and have always been a huge success. Employees are encouraged to bring a
partner to the Christmas party and partner and children to the Summer Barbecue to join in the
fun too. Team ARM is also a great way to raise money for charity and have fun, we organise a
variety of events which include the London to Cambridge Bike ride, a Dragon Boat Race and
much more

Refreshments
ARM provides free tea, coffee and squash to all employees. All kitchens have facilities to heat
and store food. At the Cambridge office there is also a servery in the Atrium serving a selection
of sandwiches, hot food etc.

Please note that the benefits offered may vary from country to country.
Contact details for all European Recruitment:
Address:
ARM Ltd
110 Fulbourn Road
Cambridge
CB1 9NJ
Tel:
+44 (0)1223 400 400
Fax:
+44 (0)1223 400 801

Email:
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