Is Arm a good company to work for as a Senior Software Developer?

Senior Software Developer professionals working at Arm have rated their employer with 4.4 out of 5 stars in 137 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Arm employees being 4.5 out of 5 stars. Search open Senior Software Developer Jobs at Arm now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Senior Software Developer interview questions at Arm .

Does Arm pay Senior Software Developer employees well?

Senior Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Arm with 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 137 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Senior Software Developer salaries at Arm.

How happy are Senior Software Developer professionals working at Arm?

93% of Senior Software Developer employees at Arm would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 5% in the past 12 months. Senior Software Developer professionals have also rated Arm with a 4.7 rating for work-life-balance, 4.6 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.4 rating for culture and values and 4.3 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Arm?

Software Engineer (154) , Senior Software Engineer (136) , Intern (121) , Staff Engineer (107) , Engineer (102) , Graduate Engineer (96) , Senior Engineer (79) , Principal Engineer (75) , 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?

"Good work life balance (but there is a trend that it gets a little worse)" ((in 287 reviews)); "Our company is on an upward trajectory and the people are great." ((in 286 reviews)); "A great culture of helping out other employees with spare time to ensure objectives are achieved as a team." ((in 282 reviews)); "Benefits are good and the European vibe is nice." ((in 207 reviews)); "Will get good salary and also it's good for established employee" ((in 118 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 44 reviews)); "Poor leadership; frequent changes in direction resulting in frequent redundancies" ((in 19 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 10 reviews)); "Bullying is prevalent in many areas" ((in 9 reviews))

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Arm Senior Software Developer reviews

4.4

93% would recommend to a friend

(137 total reviews)

Rene Haas

96% approve of CEO

86% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.7

Work/Life balance

4.6

Diversity & inclusion

4.5

Compensation and benefits

4.4

Culture & values

4.3

Career opportunities

4.2

Senior management

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

5.0

Apr 12, 2025

Great place to work

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Well paid. Great colleagues. Good working atmosphere. Good work life balance.

Cons

Slow growth and boring job

Arm Response

Thank you for the kind words – it’s great to hear you’re enjoying the team, the atmosphere, and the balance in Lund. We know how much our people shape the experience of working at Arm, and it’s clear you’ve found a strong community there. We also hear your feedback on progression and leadership development. Supporting career growth is a key part of our commitments, and we’d encourage you to explore learning opportunities through myImpact or speak with your manager about how we can better support your ambitions.

5.0

Mar 25, 2025

great company to work at

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, interesting work, smart people to learn from, good company culture.

Cons

big company means there can be a lot of processes and for some jobs it is hard to know what impact one is making,

Arm Response

It’s always encouraging to hear from experienced colleagues — we’re glad to know your time at Arm in Cambridge has been marked by engaging work, a strong culture, and opportunities to learn from those around you. We recognise that in a growing organisation, processes can sometimes feel complex, and it can be challenging to see the immediate impact of your work. Through myImpact and regular conversations around goals, we aim to help everyone at Arm connect their contributions to our broader mission. Thank you for being part of the team and for all you’ve contributed over the past few years.

5.0

Dec 13, 2024

Great company

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

excellent conditions, bonuses, vacation, sabbatical every 4 years.

Cons

frequent changes in areas of dev.

Arm Response

Thanks for your five star review. Delighted that you find the employment at Arm so positive and that you appreciate your bonuses, vacation and sabbatical. There areas for development and innovation change frequently, in pace with the demands of the wider world.

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