Graduate Firmware Engineer 2027

What you’ll work on

Put your programming skills to work on the firmware that helps Graphcore products start up, communicate and run reliably.

As a Graduate Firmware Engineer, you’ll help design, develop and deliver firmware for Graphcore’s next generation products. Working closely with our silicon and hardware teams, you’ll contribute to software that supports hardware bootup, power control, telemetry and monitoring.

You’ll write firmware to Graphcore standards, review code, contribute to technical discussions and help investigate issues. You’ll also work with continuous integration, build systems and Agile practices.

How you’ll learn and grow

During the two-year programme, you’ll build your understanding of how embedded software enables complex hardware systems through hands-on firmware development.

Work on bootup, power management protocols, telemetry and monitoring, writing the code that manages how our hardware behaves. Investigating issues will build your problem-solving skills, while continuous integration and build systems will show you how firmware is checked and prepared for delivery.

Code reviews and technical discussions with engineers across teams will help you develop your engineering judgement, explain your approach and learn how firmware fits into the wider system.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Maths or a related field
• Introductory experience with C or Python
• An understanding of continuous integration, build systems and software packaging best practices
• An interest in real-time embedded software, verification or complex embedded platforms
• Curiosity about server architecture, device drivers, operating system kernel development or server firmware security
• Bring a willingness to learn, ask questions and contribute to technical discussions with colleagues across teams

You can demonstrate these skills through coursework, a dissertation, personal or team projects, research, or other relevant experience. Tell us what you built or investigated, how you approached it and what you learned.

Benefits

• Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility
• 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
• Electric Vehicle Scheme: Choose an electric vehicle and lease it through salary sacrifice
• 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

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.