Meh - Senior Software Engineer Arm Employee Review

3.0
May 28, 2025
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
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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.

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