Graduate SoC Architecture Engineer 2027

What you’ll work on

Put your understanding of computer architecture to work on the choices that shape Graphcore’s next generation of AI hardware. 

As a Graduate SoC Architecture Engineer, you’ll help specify, model and evaluate complex system-on-chip (SoC) subsystems, with guidance from experienced architects. You’ll explore how product requirements translate into technical options, design trade-offs and validation plans. 

Your work will likely include some of: taking responsibility for the architecture of a chip subsystem or function, modelling architectural features, assessing third-party intellectual property (IP) and supporting silicon bring-up. Working across design, verification, hardware and software teams, you’ll help gather the performance evidence that supports architecture decisions. 

How you’ll learn and grow

During the two-year programme, you’ll develop your architecture skills through hands-on architectural design + integration, modelling and evaluation of AI acceleration hardware, supported by mentors. 

Exploring technical options and running simulations will help you understand how architecture choices affect system behaviour. You’ll learn how to compare trade-offs, document findings and use performance evidence to support a decision. 

Design reviews and work across engineering teams will help you connect specifications to implementation and validation. Supporting silicon bring-up will give you experience of how architectural ideas are checked on real hardware, while tasks that grow in scope will build your technical judgement and confidence. 

What we’re looking for

• A degree, or expected degree, in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or a related field 
• An understanding of computer architecture or digital systems, with an interest in SoC design, AI hardware or high-performance computing 
• Programming experience in Python, Rust, C++ or a similar language 
• Analytical problem-solving skills and clear written and verbal communication, including documenting findings and explaining technical ideas 

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. 

Exposure to register-transfer level (RTL) design, modelling, simulation, PCIe, Ethernet or DDR would be useful. These are additional strengths, rather than essential requirements. 

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.