Arm Senior Software Developer reviews

4.4

93% would recommend to a friend

(137 total reviews)
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Rene Haas

96% approve of CEO

86% positive business outlook

Senior Software Developer employees have rated Arm with 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 137 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Senior Software Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Arm is rated 21% above average by Senior Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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137 reviews
4.0
May 29, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance, amazing people, Nice office

Cons

Less salary hike during annual revisions

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Arm Response
1y
Thanks for the feedback – especially your comments on work-life balance, the team and our Cambridge site. We’re glad those elements are landing well for you. On reward, we aim to recognise and reward the impact our people make through competitive, equitable pay and progression opportunities. That includes regular reviews to ensure our compensation remains in line with the market. We appreciate your perspective and will make sure it feeds into ongoing discussions – and if you haven’t already, we’d encourage you to speak with your manager or a member of the People team about your specific concerns.
3.0
May 28, 2025

Meh

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

* Good pay. * Decent culture on paper, but it doesn't always filter down to individual teams.

Cons

* Meaningless targets and performance reviews – These can quickly become a nightmare, especially under a tone-deaf manager. * Hard to make a real impact – Despite the enthusiastic talk about innovation and change, actually driving meaningful improvements is incredibly difficult. * Poor people management – There's little to no proper selection process for managers, and the heavy-handed hierarchy only makes things worse.

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Arm Response
1y
Thank you for being so candid – and for your long-standing contribution over nearly a decade. It’s clear you care about Arm and want to see it live up to its full potential. We’re proud of the culture and reward you’ve highlighted, but it’s equally important to acknowledge where your experience has fallen short. People leadership and performance processes should empower, not frustrate – and we’re actively working to improve both. That includes refining our approach to manager development and accountability, and reviewing how we set goals that are meaningful and motivating. If you’re open to a deeper conversation, we’d value the chance to hear more. Please reach out to glassdoor@arm.com or speak directly with the People team.
5.0
May 16, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great workplace Great culture Lots going on and possibility to develop

Cons

Not many for now in my experience

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Arm Response
1y
It’s brilliant to hear you’re having such a positive experience at Arm. We work hard to create a culture where people feel supported, challenged and excited about what’s next – so knowing you see opportunities to grow and develop means a lot. The pace is fast and there’s always something new on the horizon, but that’s what makes it such an energising place to be. If anything changes or if you ever spot ways we can improve, we’d love for you to share that with your manager or the People team.
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