Computer Programming Internship Jobs in San Diego, CA

Arm technology powers billions of devices, and our goal is to find students who want to help build what comes next! Our intern program would suit candidates with interest across engineering — from the hardware inside the chip to the software and tools that bring it to life.

What you could be doing?

Internships span several areas, with some projects crossing more than one:

Hardware & Chip Design — Work with digital logic, RTL, FPGA, circuits, physical design or semiconductor technology.

Testing & Validation — Test and debug technology through simulation, automation, test environments or lab work.

Systems & Performance — Explore architecture, workloads and system behavior through modeling, simulation and benchmarking.

AI & Machine Learning — Develop or optimize AI/ML solutions and apply technologies such as LLMs and agentic AI.

Software & Tools — Build software, automation and engineering tools using C/C++, Python, Linux, embedded systems or CI/CD.

Technical Enablement — Help developers and partners succeed with Arm through coding, technical problem-solving, research and communication.

Technical Product & Programs — Help shape and deliver technical products and programs through strategy, data, planning, customer insights and cross-functional coordination.

We are looking for individuals who:

Are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD program in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or another relevant technical or quantitative field. Some opportunities may require a specific degree level, area of study or technical background.

We're interested in students who enjoy technology, problem-solving, collaboration and continuous learning. Relevant experience can come from coursework, labs, research, personal projects, hackathons, student organizations, previous internships or other hands-on work.

Qualities that will help your application stand out:

Experience in every area isn't expected. We're interested in examples of:

• Building, testing, debugging, analyzing, modeling or improving something technical.
• Applying programming, hardware, AI/ML, data, simulation or other engineering tools.
• Solving problems, learning new technology and collaborating effectively with others.

As part of the application, we'll ask about interests, experience and technologies used. We'll review those responses alongside the resume to match candidates with available opportunities.

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

Arm internships require you to be currently enrolled in a college or university degree program and returning to your studies after completing your internship.

Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the country where the internship is based, without relying on sponsorship by Arm, for the full duration of the internship.

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. #getreadytogrow

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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.

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.

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.

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.