Arm Software Developer reviews

4.6

88% would recommend to a friend

(137 total reviews)
avatar

Rene Haas

77% approve of CEO

83% positive business outlook

Software Developer employees have rated Arm with 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 137 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Arm is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

137 reviews
5.0
Jun 8, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance and support structure

Cons

No negatives, it was a lovely experience

avatar
Arm Response
11mo
Really appreciate you sharing this. It’s great to hear you had such a positive experience over several years – especially that the balance and support made a difference. That’s exactly the kind of environment we strive to create and protect as we grow. Thanks for everything you contributed during your time in Cambridge. Wishing you continued success in whatever comes next.
3.0
May 30, 2025

Good company culture

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great company culture (not toxic at all) and great work life-balance. Very interesting and exciting space to be.

Cons

Upcoming trajectory looks very risky. Lots of mismanagement and no structures in place to nurture and grow talent.

avatar
Arm Response
12mo
Thanks for sharing your thoughts – it’s encouraging to hear you’re finding the culture at Arm positive and the work meaningful. We’re proud of the environment we’ve built in Austin and across our global teams, where people can do challenging, exciting work without burning out. That said, your concerns about structure and talent development matter. We’re investing heavily in leadership, career growth and internal alignment to support our next phase of growth – but we know there’s more to do. If you’re willing to share more detail, please connect with the People team or reach out to glassdoorfeedback@arm.com so we can better understand your experience.
5.0
May 19, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great working environment - relaxed but everyone is highly competent Salary is good for the local area On-site facilities are modern and high quality Learned more here than any other job becoming a significantly better engineer as a result

Cons

Depending on business area the purpose of the work can be dull and a little uninspiring, not much Arm can do about that Didn't seem to be a huge amount of clarity on the "why" we are doing what we are doing

avatar
Arm Response
12mo
Thanks for sharing your experience – and for the time you spent contributing to Arm’s success in Cambridge. It’s great to hear how much you learned here and that the working environment, facilities and team capability left a strong impression. We know that purpose matters. It’s something we’re placing more emphasis on, especially as we sharpen our company-wide strategy and ensure teams understand how their work contributes to our bigger goals. While some areas may naturally feel more abstract, we want everyone to see the value in what they’re building. Appreciate your honest reflections and wish you all the best in your next chapter.
Viewing 19 - 21 of 137 Reviews

Glassdoor has 3,216 Arm reviews submitted anonymously by Arm employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Arm is right for you.