Graduate Software Engineer

Arm's Budapest Software team is looking for highly motivated Graduate Engineers to work across the software stack, including firmware, operating systems, device drivers, compilers, runtimes and middleware.

This role is ideal for graduates who enjoy developing high-performance software for Arm’s advanced architectures, CPUs, system IP, and integrated sub-systems, exploring firmware and OS interactions, bringing up a new development board, and understanding how system architecture affects performance.

What you could be doing:

Graduates will join experienced engineering teams, contributing to existing projects while exploring and prototyping ideas for the future. With support from a mentor and the wider team, you’ll gain hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle.

Tasks vary by team need and are continuously updated to reflect priorities, graduates typically work on investigating the feasibility of ideas, extending specific features, comparative analysis of multiple potential solutions and analysing root causes of reported behaviours. Most roles will offer opportunities to upstream your code into an Open Source project.

We are looking for individuals who:

Hold (or are on track to hold) a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree by the programme start date, with relevant experience.

• A real passion for computing that goes way beyond your studies
• A problem-solving approach with strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Creativity and clear communication skills in English
• A dedicated, self-motivated demeanor with a strong desire to learn
• Experience with C/C++; assembly skills are desirable
• Familiarity with performance optimisations and how the CPU and Systems architecture impacts software performance
• Knowledge of at least one CPU architecture and architectural features, such as pipelines, caches, MMUs, Interrupt Controllers, timers

Qualities that will help your application stand out:

• Open source project contributions
• Linux, operating systems, device drivers, or middleware development (including Android, ChromeOS, Red Hat, and Debian)
• Compiler technologies, JIT compilers, runtimes, or performance optimisation
• Embedded systems and RTOS development (e.g. Zephyr, FreeRTOS)
• Programming, debugging, testing, and verification, including experience with hardware/software debuggers, assembly, Rust, Python, Java, or shell scripting
• Automation, DevOps, and CI/CD tools and frameworks

In Return:

You’ll receive a starting salary of HUF 10,950,000 per annum alongside a comprehensive rewards package. As you develop in role, you’ll have clear opportunities to progress within the salary range at Arm. With mid-year and year-end reviews, you’ll have two formal progression windows each year, recognising your growth.

You can also attend our “Grad-teach-Grads” workshops, guest speaker series, and social events to expand your knowledge. If you’d like to get more involved, you can join the Graduate Committee to further develop your planning, networking, and coordination skills.

You’ll be invited to our Global Graduate Conference (GGC) — an annual event where graduates hear from executive leaders, guest speakers, and build lasting connections.

With many of our leaders and technical specialists having originally joined as a Graduate, will you be next?

|Develop software, explore new technologies, analyse system performance, and contribute to real projects across firmware, operating systems, compilers, and embedded platforms.|

Hybrid Working

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.

Salary Range:

HUF 10,340,000 - HUF 13,990,000 per year

About The Team:

Our Software group develops and improves the software ecosystem around Arm's next generation of applications processors. We work with development platforms, software models, FPGAs and early silicon, often before the technology is publicly available.

Team is a multi-site team of Software Engineers who all share a passion for wanting to stamp their mark on the future of computing, wherever it may lead. In case you are similarly passionate about groundbreaking technologies, then we want to hear from you!

Our 10x Mindset

At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset

Equal Opportunities

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.

Additional Information:

We encourage early applications as we review them on a first come/first served basis.

Please note that relocation support is available for this role for domestic moves within the country and regional moves within Europe. Visa sponsorship support is also available for candidates who require it.

Use of AI in Your Application

At Arm, we embrace the benefits AI can bring, including in recruitment. You may use AI to support your preparation, such as improving the clarity of written responses, practicing interview questions, or learning more about our industry. However, your application and interview responses must reflect your own thinking, experience, and abilities. We want to understand your authentic perspective, creativity, and approach to problem solving. As such, you may not use AI to complete assigned tasks as part of any assessments. If you plan to use AI-supported or assistive technologies as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact accommodations@arm.com so we can support you.