Graduate Firmware Engineer 2027

Graphcore is a global leader in artificial intelligence computing systems that develops advanced semiconductors, software, and data center systems. The company is seeking a Graduate Firmware Engineer to develop, test, debug, and validate low-level embedded firmware for advanced compute systems while collaborating across firmware, hardware, systems, and software teams.

What you'll do:

• Design, implement, test, and maintain system and embedded firmware in C, C++, or Python
• Take ownership of defined firmware features and deliver them from requirements and design through implementation, validation, and documentation
• Develop and debug firmware in a Linux-based engineering environment using appropriate diagnostic tools and techniques
• Create automated tests and scripts that improve firmware validation, test coverage, and engineering efficiency
• Contribute to continuous integration and delivery workflows for firmware development and testing
• Plan and conduct engineering experiments, analyze test data, and communicate findings clearly
• Support lab setup, system configuration, hardware bring-up, and firmware validation on development platforms
• Investigate firmware behavior and hardware-software interactions, identify root causes, and implement verified fixes
• Work across BMC, firmware, hardware, silicon, systems, and software teams to reproduce and resolve technical issues
• Write clear design notes, test procedures, change descriptions, and technical findings
• Follow established engineering and coding practices and contribute constructively to code and design reviews

What they're looking for:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a closely related field, completed recently or expected before the role begins
• A strong foundation in C or C++ and working knowledge of Python or another scripting language
• Understanding of computer architecture, embedded systems, firmware, and low-level software concepts
• Familiarity with Linux environments, command-line development tools, and version-control systems
• Experience applying structured debugging methods to software, firmware, or hardware-software problems
• Ability to interpret technical requirements, break work into manageable tasks, and deliver reliable results with appropriate guidance
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines
• Curiosity, sound engineering judgment, and willingness to learn new technologies, tools, and development methods
• Academic, internship, or personal project experience developing embedded software or firmware
• Experience with microcontrollers, embedded processors, system-level firmware, or hardware bring-up
• Experience using lab equipment to test or debug hardware-based systems
• Experience with automated testing, Python scripting, or continuous integration workflows

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus mental health, wellness, and employee assistance resources.
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, together with company-provided life and disability coverage.
• Paid time off, company holidays, flexible working hours, parental leave, and learning and career-development resources.