2026 Graduate Firmware Engineer

Graphcore

About the job Start your IT infrastructure career supporting the systems behind sophisticated AI engineering. As a 2026 Graduate IT Infrastructure Engineer, you will help keep Graphcore’s engineering teams connected, productive and secure. You will discover how enterprise infrastructure supports AI compute, from servers, storage and networking to cloud platforms, automation and monitoring. Your work will help improve the reliability, performance and security of systems used across the business. You will support infrastructure operations, investigate technical issues and contribute to improvement projects. You will build practical skills in Linux, Windows, networking, cloud, scripting and infrastructure as code. You do not need to arrive as an authority. We are looking for graduates with strong fundamentals, curiosity and the drive to learn by solving real problems.   The Team & Culture The Infrastructure Solutions team designs, builds and supports the IT environments that help Graphcore engineers work at scale. The team works across on-premise infrastructure, cloud platforms, networking, automation and security. Work happens through hands-on solving, planned projects, technical discussion and steady ownership of well-scoped tasks. You will learn from expert engineers while taking ownership for useful work early. Decisions are made through evidence, service impact and practical trade-offs. Graduates are encouraged to ask questions, speak up and suggest better ways of working.   What we’re looking for * Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Maths, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field * Interest in infrastructure, cloud technologies, systems engineering or platform operations * Familiarity with Linux or Windows server environments, gained through study, projects, internships or hobbies * Understanding of networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP, DNS, routing or firewalls * Introductory scripting experience with Python, Bash or PowerShell * Analytical thinking, clear communication and motivation to learn through practical problem solving   Benefits  * Flexible working:Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility  * Generous leave:Take time to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work  * Retirement planning support: Up to 5% matched pension  * Phantom equity:Share in Graphcore’s success   * Workplace experience:Enjoy thoughtfully designed office spaces for collaboration, with free food and an on-site barista to support your day  * Peace of mind protection:Income protection and life assurance to provide financial security for you and your loved ones  * Flexible benefits:Tailor your benefits package with a choice of additional options, including private medical insurance and dental cover  * Optional benefits: Dental cover, health cash plan, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, give as you earn   Sponsorship Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa applications for this role.    Inclusion statement  We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work. We’re an equal opportunity employer and recognise that everyone brings different strengths and perspectives. If you need any adjustments during the interview process, just let us know - we’re happy to support you.   Join the team at Graphcore Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone. Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore brings together deep expertise to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful progress in AI compute. Join Graphcore’s Graduate IT Infrastructure Engineer Programme and start building the skills, confidence, and experience to turn your learning into real impact. Apply now.

Graphcore

About the job Start your engineering career helping build the silicon behind tomorrow’s AI systems. As a Graduate Silicon Engineer, you will gain insight into how sophisticated AI chips are crafted, verified and prepared for manufacture. You will join one of our silicon teams across logical compose and DFT, verification, or layout implementation. Each path gives you hands-on experience with real chip development and industry-standard EDA tools. You will work close to expert engineers who explain the detail, challenge your thinking and help you grow. You will build practical skills in RTL, verification methods, timing, implementation or physical design checks. You do not need to arrive as an authority. We are looking for graduates with strong fundamentals, curiosity and the aim to learn quickly. The Team & Culture Graphcore’s Silicon team turns high-reaching AI compute ideas into manufacturable silicon. Logical design, DFT, verification and physical design work closely with architecture, operations and other engineering teams. You will learn through design reviews, code reviews, technical discussions and practical problem solving. Work is broken into clear tasks, with support available and ownership expected from the start.Decisions are made through evidence, engineering judgement and open challenge. Graduates are encouraged to ask questions, speak up and build confidence by contributing early. What we’re looking for * On track for, or achieved, a degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or a related subject * Technical skills in C, C++ or Python, shown through study, projects, hobbies, internships or work experience * Interest in digital design, ASICs, verification, physical design, computer architecture or AI compute * Motivation to learn modern silicon design techniques and industry-standard EDA tools * Strong problem-solving skills, collaboration and clear communication * Curiosity, ownership and hunger to learn, not instant expertise  Benefits * Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility * Generous leave: Take time to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work * Retirement planning support: Up to 5% matched pension * Phantom equity: Share in Graphcore’s success * Workplace experience: Enjoy thoughtfully designed office spaces for collaboration, with free food and an on-site barista to support your day * Peace of mind protection: Income protection and life assurance to provide financial security for you and your loved ones * Flexible benefits: Tailor your benefits package with a choice of additional options, including private medical insurance and dental cover * Optional benefits: Dental cover, health cash plan, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, give as you earn Sponsorship Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa applications for this role.  Inclusion statement We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work. We’re an equal opportunity employer and recognise that everyone brings different strengths and perspectives. If you need any adjustments during the interview process, just let us know - we’re happy to support you. Join the team at Graphcore Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone. Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore brings together deep expertise to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful progress in AI compute. Join Graphcore’s Graduate Silicon Engineering Programme and start building the skills, confidence, and experience to turn your learning into real impact. Apply now.

Graphcore

About the job Build the software that helps machine learning developers get more from Graphcore hardware. As a Graduate Software Engineer in our Triton team, you will help connect Graphcore accelerators with the ML frameworks developers use every day. Your work will make our software easier to use, more reliable and more performant for real AI workloads. You will learn how compilers, frameworks and hardware interact in a production engineering setting.  You will contribute to features, tests, documentation, code reviews and performance improvements across a complex codebase. You will be supported by experienced engineers while taking ownership of meaningful work early. This role suits a curious graduate who wants to grow deep technical skills and see their code make a practical difference.   The Team & Culture The Frameworks team makes Graphcore hardware work smoothly with tools such as PyTorch, Triton, JAX and TensorFlow. The team sits close to compilers, runtime software and hardware, so you will learn from different technical perspectives. Work is organised through SCRUM, with clear priorities, regular feedback and shared accountability. You will own well-scoped tasks, ask questions early and build confidence through reviews, testing and documentation. Decisions are shaped by technical evidence, user impact and open discussion. Engineers are expected to speak up, challenge assumptions and improve how the team works.   What we’re looking for * Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Maths, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field. * Hands-on experience with Python or C++, gained through study, projects, placements, internships or open source. * Practical experience or strong academic understanding of compiler development Interest in AI, machine learning frameworks, high performance software or computing architectures. * Ability to write clear, maintainable code, tests and documentation * Curiosity, ownership and willingness to learn through feedback, code reviews and technical discussion.   Benefits  * Flexible working:Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility  * Generous leave:Take time to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work  * Retirement planning support: Up to 5% matched pension  * Phantom equity:Share in Graphcore’s success   * Workplace experience:Enjoy thoughtfully designed office spaces for collaboration, with free food and an on-site barista to support your day  * Peace of mind protection:Income protection and life assurance to provide financial security for you and your loved ones  * Flexible benefits:Tailor your benefits package with a choice of additional options, including private medical insurance and dental cover  * Optional benefits: Dental cover, health cash plan, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, give as you earn   Sponsorship  Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa applications for this role.    Inclusion statement We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work. We’re an equal opportunity employer and recognise that everyone brings different strengths and perspectives. If you need any adjustments during the interview process, just let us know - we’re happy to support you.   Join the team at Graphcore Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone. Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore brings together deep expertise to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful progress in AI compute. Join Graphcore’s Graduate Triton Software Engineering Programme and start building the skills, confidence, and experience to turn your learning into real impact. Apply now.