2026 Graduate IT Infrastructure Engineer

Graphcore

About the job Start your firmware career working on the code that brings AI hardware to life. As a 2026 Graduate Firmware Engineer, you will help develop the low-level software that starts, monitors and supports Graphcore products. You will learn how firmware connects silicon, hardware, drivers and datacentre systems. Your work will help our products boot correctly, communicate clearly and run reliably. You will contribute to code, tests, reviews and technical discussions with firmware, drivers, hardware and partner teams. You will build practical skills in C, Python, embedded systems, debugging, build systems and continuous integration. You do not need to arrive as an expert. We are looking for graduates who want to learn deeply, solve hard problems and grow into confident firmware engineers.   The Team & culture  The Firmware team writes the software that enables Graphcore hardware and silicon to boot, communicate and operate reliably. The team works closely with drivers, hardware, silicon and partner teams. Work happens through agile planning, code reviews, design discussions and hands-on debugging. You will own well-scoped tasks, get clear feedback and build confidence through real product work. Decisions are made through evidence, practical trade-offs and open technical discussion. Graduates are encouraged to ask questions, share ideas 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 * Introductory experience with C or Python, gained through study, projects, internships, hobbies or work experience * Understanding of continuous integration, build systems or software packaging fundamentals * Interest in embedded software, hardware bring-up, device drivers, operating systems or server platforms * Ability to learn through debugging, code reviews, technical feedback and practical problem solving * Curiosity, ownership and motivation to start your career close to hardware and AI compute   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 Firmware Engineering 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.