Is Arm a good company to work for?

Arm has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on over 3,226 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 90% of employees would recommend working at Arm to a friend and 88% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Arm have been left by employees working as Principal Design Engineer , Staff Engineer and Intern .

Does Arm pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Arm employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Arm. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Arm?

90% of Arm employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Arm 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Arm?

Software Engineer (153) , Senior Software Engineer (134) , Intern (121) , Staff Engineer (107) , Engineer (102) , Graduate Engineer (96) , Senior Engineer (79) , Principal Engineer (73) , Verification Engineer (73) , Staff Software Engineer (59) , Design Engineer (57) , Project Manager (44) , Director (36) , Senior Design Engineer (36) , Internship (32)

What are the pros of working at Arm according to real employee reviews?

"Our company is on an upward trajectory and the people are great." ((in 290 reviews)); "A great culture of helping out other employees with spare time to ensure objectives are achieved as a team." ((in 289 reviews)); "Good work life balance (but there is a trend that it gets a little worse)" ((in 287 reviews)); "Benefits are good and the European vibe is nice." ((in 214 reviews)); "Good Salary and RSU’s" ((in 113 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Arm according to real employee reviews?

"Some managers have no idea how to delegate work and have no interest in your personal development." ((in 42 reviews)); "Slow career progression and upward mobility" ((in 13 reviews)); "Senior management are asking people to add reviews to GlassDoor to get the ratings up" ((in 12 reviews)); "Line management and upper management rarely truely know what the Project Managers are actually doing." ((in 11 reviews)); "Bullying is prevalent in many areas" ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Arm layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Arm layoffs and their outlook for job security at Arm in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Arm locations?

Austin , San Jose , Chandler , San Diego , Seattle , Boston , Waltham , Sunnyvale , Durham , Raleigh , Houston , Los Angeles , Mountain View , Cambridge , Deerfield Beach , New York , Ypsilanti , Spring Lake , Washington , Fort Worth , Plano , Tyler , Minneapolis , Canoga Park , Milpitas , Santa Clara , Olympia , Federal Way , Portland , Erie

Arm reviews

4.5

90% would recommend to a friend

(2,637 total reviews)

Rene Haas

93% approve of CEO

88% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Compensation and benefits

4.4

Culture & values

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Work/Life balance

4.4

Career opportunities

4.1

Senior management

Arm has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,637 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Arm employee rating is 23% above average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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3K reviews

5.0

Oct 10, 2025

Top employer

Principal hardware engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, and support, feel highly appreciated.

Cons

Currently going through lots of change, and finding its feet with new priorities.

Arm Response

8mo

Appreciate your reflections from Manchester and your long-standing contribution to Arm. It’s great to know you feel supported and valued, that’s central to the experience we aim to create for everyone here. We recognise the pace of change has been significant as we sharpen our focus and align around new priorities, but that evolution is what keeps Arm leading and growing. Your perspective helps ensure we navigate that change thoughtfully while continuing to support the people who drive our success.

4.0

Oct 9, 2025

Good company

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture Flexible work time Hybrid work mode Good perks

Cons

Learning curve is not good.

Arm Response

8mo

Good to hear you’re settling in and enjoying the culture, flexibility, and benefits that come with working at Arm Bengaluru. We aim to create an environment where people can do their best work while maintaining balance. We also know that the learning experience can vary depending on team, project, or timing. We’re continuing to strengthen onboarding and knowledge-sharing to help new joiners build confidence quickly and make an impact. Thanks for sharing your view, feedback like this helps us improve the experience for everyone joining Arm

5.0

Oct 8, 2025

Great company to work for

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture, friendly people. I always enjoy coming into the office.

Cons

I don't really have much to complain about.

Arm Response

8mo

Appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective from Cambridge. It’s encouraging to see how much you value the culture and connection in the office. That sense of community and collaboration is something we’re proud of and continue to nurture as we grow. Your feedback about leadership and culture means a lot; it’s a reminder that what makes Arm special comes from the people who bring passion and skill to work every day. Thanks for being part of that.

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