Careers at Graphcore

Location: Bristol, UK Salary: £45,000 per annum Start date: September 2027 Application deadline : Midnight, 29th November 2026 We encourage you to apply early, as we may close applications before the advertised deadline. The Graduate Programme at Graphcore Join Graphcore in a permanent role and start your career with two years of hands-on learning. From day one, you’ll be trusted to take ownership, share your ideas and help shape what we’re creating. You’ll tackle challenging problems alongside a team who support your development and are as excited about your success as you are. What you’ll work on Put your software skills to work testing how AI and machine learning workloads run on Graphcore accelerator hardware. As a Graduate Software Engineer in AI/ML Test Systems, you’ll create representative machine learning workloads and analyse their numerical accuracy and performance. You’ll design tests and help improve testing strategies and infrastructure across simulated and physical hardware. You’ll also build continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, investigate difficult problems and turn your findings into measurable improvements. Your work will connect machine learning frameworks and models with the hardware beneath them, helping improve software quality and customer experience. Your team and support The Software QA team combines software engineering, automation and data analysis to improve product quality and customer experience. We work extensively with industry-standard machine learning frameworks and models, including contributions to upstream open-source projects. Our team works in small squads, each with ownership of a particular area of software quality. As a graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the breadth of our work, gain practical experience across different areas and discover what interests you before settling into a squad. You’ll work alongside engineers who investigate problems, share findings and collaborate closely with development teams to improve quality, security and maintainability. Test results, performance data and the needs of the wider software organisation guide our decisions. You’ll have a buddy to help you find your feet and a manager who will support your development, explore your career goals with you and help make time for learning. You’ll be encouraged to ask questions, challenge existing approaches and take initiative, with experienced colleagues to turn to for guidance as you build confidence and take ownership of your work. How you’ll learn and grow During the two-year programme, you’ll build practical experience across machine learning, testing, automation and performance analysis. Creating workloads and analysing results will help you understand how software behaves on accelerator hardware. Debugging issues will develop your problem-solving skills and help you connect numerical accuracy and performance to the systems running a model. Work on test infrastructure and CI/CD will show you how automated checks support software development across simulated and physical platforms. Sharing findings with development teams will help you explain technical problems clearly and turn evidence into improvements. What we're looking for Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Maths, Machine Learning, Data Science or a related field Strong Python skills and proficiency in C++ Experience working with Linux operating systems and the ability to learn new technologies quickly Exposure to machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX, Triton or TensorFlow, test automation, CI/CD, data analytics, hardware architectures or compilers would be useful. Experience with distributed workload management systems or machine learning operations (MLOps) pipelines would also 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. Sponsorship Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme, without requiring visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor work visas for our Early Careers opportunities. Introduction to Graphcore At Graphcore, we’re building next generation AI compute: from semiconductors and software to systems at datacenter scale. We are proud to be owned by SoftBank Group and work with other companies in the SoftBank family to deliver AI compute to customers working at the AI frontier. Starting your career here means working alongside people with different backgrounds and expertise, from AI researchers to chip designers and software engineers. You’ll learn from each other, bring fresh ideas and help solve challenging problems together. How to apply and what to expect To apply, answer the application questions below and upload your CV and cover letter. We’ll let you know the outcome of your application by early December at the latest. If successful, you’ll be invited to complete a technical assessment. Candidates who reach the final stage will then be invited to attend in-person assessments in early spring. Ready to put your learning into practice? Start your career in a permanent Software Engineer role in AI/ML Test Systems, with two years of hands-on learning through the Graphcore Graduate Programme. Apply now and help shape what comes next.

Location: Bristol, UK Salary: £45,000 per annum Start date: September 2027 Application deadline : Midnight, 29th November 2026 We encourage you to apply early, as we may close applications before the advertised deadline. The Graduate Programme at Graphcore Join Graphcore in a permanent role and start your career with two years of hands-on learning. From day one, you’ll be trusted to take ownership, share your ideas and help shape what we’re creating. You’ll tackle challenging problems alongside a team who support your development and are as excited about your success as you are. What you’ll work on Put your coding skills to work on tools that help developers understand and improve how software runs on Graphcore hardware. As a Graduate Software Engineer in the Analysis Tools Team, you’ll design, develop and test features across libraries, command-line tools and graphical applications. Your work will help users see where time, memory and hardware resources are being used, so they can optimise applications and resolve issues. You’ll fix bugs and support end-users with guidance on using the tools. It’s a chance to connect software development with the hardware beneath it and see how useful profiling information helps developers get more from Graphcore systems. Your team and support The Analysis Tools Team works close to Graphcore’s hardware and software stack. It collects profiling information, processes it and turns it into insight that developers can use. You’ll learn from experienced engineers through practical engineering, regular code reviews and open technical discussions. You’ll be supported to test ideas and build confidence as you develop features and solve problems. Decisions are driven by profiling data, customer needs and team experience. You’ll be encouraged to ask questions, challenge existing approaches and share ideas for making things better. Take responsibility for your work and speak up when you spot a problem or need support. How you’ll learn and grow During the two-year programme, you’ll build practical experience in software development, testing and performance profiling, working across libraries, command-line tools and graphical applications. Hands-on debugging and code reviews will help you develop your engineering judgement: how to investigate a problem, test an approach and use feedback to improve your work. Working on tools used by developers and supporting customers will help you understand their needs, explain technical findings clearly and see how your work connects to the wider hardware and software system. What we're looking for Programming experience in one or more languages – preferably Rust, TypeScript - gained through study, projects, internships, placements or practical work A logical approach to debugging, testing and solving unfamiliar problems Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, build tools, version control or collaborative software development practices Clear communication and a willingness to learn through feedback, ask questions and share ideas Bring an interest in TypeScript, React, Rust, C++ or other technologies used by the team, and curiosity about performance profiling, relational databases, memory management, multithreading or hardware utilisation. You don’t need experience with every technology we use. You can demonstrate these skills through coursework, a dissertation, personal or team projects, internships, placements 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. Sponsorship Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme, without requiring visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor work visas for our Early Careers opportunities. Introduction to Graphcore At Graphcore, we’re building next generation AI compute: from semiconductors and software to systems at datacenter scale. We are proud to be owned by SoftBank Group and work with other companies in the SoftBank family to deliver AI compute to customers working at the AI frontier. Starting your career here means working alongside people with different backgrounds and expertise, from AI researchers to chip designers and software engineers. You’ll learn from each other, bring fresh ideas and help solve challenging problems together. How to apply and what to expect To apply, answer the application questions below and upload your CV and cover letter. We’ll let you know the outcome of your application by early December at the latest. If successful, you’ll be invited to complete a technical assessment. Candidates who reach the final stage will then be invited to attend in-person assessments in early spring. Ready to put your learning into practice? Start your career in a permanent Software Engineer in Analysis Tools role, with two years of hands-on learning through the Graphcore Graduate Programme. Apply now and help shape what comes next.

Location: Bristol, UK Salary: £45,000 per annum Start date: September 2027 Application deadline : Midnight, 29th November 2026 We encourage you to apply early, as we may close applications before the advertised deadline. The Graduate Programme at Graphcore Join Graphcore in a permanent role and start your career with two years of hands-on learning. From day one, you’ll be trusted to take ownership, share your ideas and help shape what we’re creating. You’ll tackle challenging problems alongside a team who support your development and are as excited about your success as you are. What you’ll work on Put your coding skills to work on the infrastructure that helps Graphcore engineers turn code into reliable software releases. As a Graduate Software Engineer in DevOps, you’ll help develop and maintain tools for software builds and releases. You’ll deploy services using Kubernetes and Docker, and support cloud infrastructure managed through tools such as Terraform. Working closely with teams developing Graphcore’s machine learning software stack, you’ll help automate repetitive tasks and improve the workflows engineers use every day. You’ll join the Software Infrastructure team, building tools that help Graphcore engineers develop, test and release software for their state-of-the-art AI accelerators. An engineering buddy will help you settle in, with senior engineers, tech leads and your manager supporting you as you grow. In your first three months, you’ll work with fellow graduates on a project developing new capability that goes into production. It’ll be something you can point to and say, “We built that”, and continue to own, develop, and maintain long-term. Previous graduates have rolled out ArgoCD to manage the lifecycle of our entire kubernetes estate and Coder to provide development environments for engineers. Coder remains our second highest volume service to this day. Bring your questions and ideas. Take responsibility for your work and speak up when you spot a problem or need support. How you’ll learn and grow During the two-year programme, you’ll build practical experience in continuous integration and deployment, cloud infrastructure, containerisation, build engineering and release systems, and machine learning operations. You’ll see how software moves from development to release and learn what it takes to make that possible at scale. You’ll develop the judgement to understand what people need, weigh up different approaches and build solutions they can depend on. Your manager understands the potential graduates bring and will help you build on your foundations, developing the skills and confidence to take on more complex engineering challenges. What we're looking for Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Maths, Machine Learning, Data Science or a related field Knowledge of Python, Go, C++ or a similar programming language. Experience developing or managing systems in Linux environments An understanding of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), with the communication skills to explain your work and collaborate with others 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 or experience in Kubernetes, OpenStack, infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or OpenTofu, GitHub Actions, build tools, high-performance computing (HPC), Grafana or cloud services such as AWS 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. Sponsorship Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme, without requiring visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor work visas for our Early Careers opportunities. Introduction to Graphcore At Graphcore, we’re building next generation AI compute: from semiconductors and software to systems at datacenter scale. We are proud to be owned by SoftBank Group and work with other companies in the SoftBank family to deliver AI compute to customers working at the AI frontier. Starting your career here means working alongside people with different backgrounds and expertise, from AI researchers to chip designers and software engineers. You’ll learn from each other, bring fresh ideas and help solve challenging problems together. How to apply and what to expect To apply, answer the application questions below and upload your CV and cover letter. We’ll let you know the outcome of your application by early December at the latest. If successful, you’ll be invited to complete a technical assessment. Candidates who reach the final stage will then be invited to attend in-person assessments in early spring. Ready to put your learning into practice? Start your career in a permanent DevOps role, with two years of hands-on learning through the Graphcore Graduate Programme. Apply now and help shape what comes next.

Location: Bristol, UK Salary: £45,000 per annum Start date: September 2027 Application deadline : Midnight, 29th November 2026 We encourage you to apply early, as we may close applications before the advertised deadline. The Graduate Programme at Graphcore Join Graphcore in a permanent role and start your career with two years of hands-on learning. From day one, you’ll be trusted to take ownership, share your ideas and help shape what we’re creating. You’ll tackle challenging problems alongside a team who support your development and are as excited about your success as you are. What you’ll work on Put your coding skills to work at the boundary of hardware and software, helping Graphcore’s platforms perform at their best. As a Graduate Systems Software Engineer in the Drivers and Utilities team, you’ll help plan, build, test and improve kernel drivers and user space driver libraries. Your code will support the wider software stack and help engineering teams and customers use Graphcore hardware efficiently and effectively. You’ll write code to Graphcore standards, create unit tests, review code and manually test changes. You’ll also support our continuous integration system and contribute to technical design discussions, learning how changes are developed, checked and integrated. Your team and support Systems Software brings together Firmware, Drivers and Utilities, and System QA. These teams enable the silicon and hardware platforms created across Graphcore. You’ll work closely with hardware and software colleagues through design discussions, Scrum ceremonies, code reviews and testing. Technical evidence and the needs of the software stack help guide our decisions. As you find your feet with your buddy’s assistance, you’ll be encouraged to ask questions, challenge existing approaches and share ideas for making things better. Take responsibility for your code, ask questions early and learn from feedback. Speak up when you spot a problem or need support. While we expect more of a learning curve with graduates joining the team, everyone’s contribution is valued and you may find your solutions to our most challenging problems being adopted – some of our previous graduates' ideas have even been accepted for patent applications in their first year with the company! How you’ll learn and grow During the two-year programme, you’ll build your understanding of how hardware and software interact through hands-on work on drivers and libraries. Writing and testing changes will help you develop your low-level programming skills and learn how to check that your code behaves as intended. Work on continuous integration will show you how automated checks support reliable software development. Code reviews, design discussions and practical problem solving with hardware and software teams will help you develop your engineering judgement, explain your approach and understand how your work fits into Graphcore’s wider software stack. What we're looking for Experience with low-level software, such as embedded software, device drivers, or a university or personal project Basic electronics knowledge, including confidence reading schematics and datasheets Introductory coding experience in C, C++ or Python Practical Git experience, including branches, pull requests, reviews and merges, and awareness of Continuous Integration systems such as Jenkins Bring curiosity about how hardware and software platforms interact, a willingness to take responsibility for your work and openness to asking questions and learning from others 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. Sponsorship Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme, without requiring visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor work visas for our Early Careers opportunities. Introduction to Graphcore At Graphcore, we’re building next generation AI compute: from semiconductors and software to systems at datacenter scale. We are proud to be owned by SoftBank Group and work with other companies in the SoftBank family to deliver AI compute to customers working at the AI frontier. Starting your career here means working alongside people with different backgrounds and expertise, from AI researchers to chip designers and software engineers. You’ll learn from each other, bring fresh ideas and help solve challenging problems together. How to apply and what to expect To apply, answer the application questions below and upload your CV and cover letter. We’ll let you know the outcome of your application by early December at the latest. If successful, you’ll be invited to complete a technical assessment. Candidates who reach the final stage will then be invited to attend in-person assessments in early spring. Ready to put your learning into practice? Start your career in a permanent Systems Software Engineer role, with two years of hands-on learning through the Graphcore Graduate Programme. Apply now and help shape what comes next.

Location: Bristol, UK Duration: 12 weeks Salary : £2500 per month Start date: June 2027 Application deadline : Midnight, 29th November 2026 We encourage you to apply early, as we may close applications before the advertised deadline. The Internship Programme at Graphcore Explore a career at Graphcore through a 12-week summer internship, gaining hands-on experience on real projects. You’ll bring fresh ideas, put your learning into practice and help shape what we’re creating. Along the way, you’ll tackle challenging problems with a team who welcome your questions and support you as you build your skills and confidence. What you’ll work on Put your programming skills to work exploring how firmware brings AI hardware to life, from first boot to system monitoring. As a Firmware Engineering Intern, you’ll contribute to firmware for Graphcore’s next-generation products. Working closely to with our silicon and hardware teams, you’ll contribute to software that supports hardware bootup and provides telemetry and monitoring data that helps data centre operators understand what the hardware is doing. Your tasks could include writing code, develop unit tests and investigate behaviour on hardware using logs, oscilloscopes and logic analysers. You’ll contribute to a shared codebase and see how software decisions affect physical systems. Your team and support The Firmware team sits within System Software and works with teams across Graphcore and our partners. You’ll report to the Firmware Manager and work alongside engineers connecting silicon, hardware and software. Technical discussions, code reviews and Agile working practices will help you understand design decisions and how the team coordinates its work. You can ask for help as you learn the codebase, explain your thinking and use feedback to improve your work. Decisions are shaped by technical discussion and investigation. As an intern, you’ll be encouraged to ask questions, raise issues early and share what you learn, with support from experienced engineers as you try out different approaches. How you’ll learn and grow Over the 12 weeks, you’ll build practical experience in firmware development, unit testing and debugging through the work your tasks focus on. Investigating issues on real hardware will help you connect software behaviour with physical signals and develop a methodical approach to finding problems. Code reviews will introduce you to shared development and coding standards and help you build confidence contributing to a team codebase, giving you a clearer view of a career in embedded software. Your internship is a chance to explore a future at Graphcore. Depending on your performance and the roles available, there may be an opportunity to join one of our graduate programmes once you’ve graduated. What we’re looking for Currently studying towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Maths or a related field. Equivalent experience is also welcome Introductory programming experience in C or Python, with some understanding of continuous integration, build systems and software packaging best practices A practical, methodical approach to problem solving, with the ability to organise your work and follow tasks through to completion Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to document complex system designs coherently Previous industry experience is not required. Tell us what you built or investigated through coursework, personal or team projects, research or other relevant experience, how you approached it and what you learned. Benefits Flexible working: Find a balance between your internship and life outside work 5 days of annual leave: Take time to rest and recharge during your 12-week internship Life in the office: Get to know your colleagues in spaces designed for collaboration, with free food, a great selection of ice cream and an on-site barista Learning and development: Build your skills and explore your interests with access to O’Reilly, our online learning platform 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. Sponsorship Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme, without requiring visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor work visas for our Early Careers opportunities. . Introduction to Graphcore At Graphcore, we’re building next generation AI compute: From semiconductors and software to systems at datacenter scale. We are proud to be owned by SoftBank Group and work with other companies in the SoftBank family to deliver AI compute to customers working at the AI frontier. An internship at Graphcore gives you the chance to explore where your interests and skills could take you. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds and expertise, from AI researchers to chip designers and software engineers. Together, you’ll share ideas and solve challenging problems, building experience and confidence to help you decide what comes next. How to apply and what to expect To apply, answer the application questions below and upload your CV and cover letter. We’ll let you know the outcome of your application by early December at the latest. If successful, you’ll be invited to complete a technical assessment. Candidates who reach the final stage will then be invited to attend in-person assessments in early spring. Curious about where your skills could take you? Apply for a summer internship at Graphcore and help us build what comes next.

About Graphcore At Graphcore, we’re building the future of AI compute. We’re a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale. As part of the SoftBank Group, backed by significant long-term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem.To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world.We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence . Job Summary Join our dynamic Software Infrastructure team and take a pivotal role in scaling and managing our infrastructure. You will develop essential tools and services that empower our broader software team. Your contributions will enhance the build, test, deployment, and productisation processes of our Machine Learning Software components. Work with our High-Performance Computing (HPC) AI platforms and gain invaluable experience in distributed systems The Team The Software Infrastructure team provides critical platforms and services for software development teams across the business. Our responsibilities include managing the CI platform and services, build engineering, component integration, and packaging and release systems. We operate in squads, fostering a culture of service ownership and empowerment for our engineers. We focus on long-term engineering solutions and strive to eliminate toil wherever possible. Responsibilities and Duties Develop, own, and maintain tools and services to support AI research and engineering teams Deploy and maintain services with Kubernetes and Docker Manage our Cloud Infrastructure using tools such as Terraform Candidate Profile Essential: Knowledge of Python Familiarity with cloud services (e.g. AWS) Experience managing or developing in Linux environments Understanding of CI/CD principles Experience using Kubernetes (k8s) Experience of one of the following: maintaining machine learning applications. deploying ML orchestration tools (e.g. NV Ray, KFP, SkyPilot). managing ML accelerator hardware (e.g. DCGM). Desirable Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g. Terraform/OpenTofu) Experience with GitHub Actions Experience with modern observability tooling (e.g. Prometheus) Experience with Grafana Knowledge of Go/Java/C++ (or similar language) Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristol office and have our own barista bar! We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Location: Bristol or Cambridge, UK Salary: £45,000 per annum Start date: September 2027 Application deadline : Midnight, 29th November 2026 We encourage you to apply early, as we may close applications before the advertised deadline. The Graduate Programme at Graphcore Join Graphcore in a permanent role and start your career with two years of hands-on learning. From day one, you’ll be trusted to take ownership, share your ideas and help shape what we’re creating. You’ll tackle challenging problems alongside a team who support your development and are as excited about your success as you are. What you’ll work on Put your programming and Linux skills to work on the software that helps Graphcore’s AI systems run reliably. As a Graduate Software Engineer in System Software Quality Assurance (QA), you’ll help validate low-level firmware, Linux kernel drivers and platform tools. You’ll design and develop tests, investigate issues and give development teams clear feedback on software quality. You’ll also maintain and improve continuous integration pipelines across different platforms. Working closely with System Software development teams, you’ll help strengthen test-driven development and solve practical engineering problems that matter to customers. Your team and support You will be working closely with a team of passionate engineers who will help you each step of the way. Your buddy will be Myles who has recently completed his own graduate program, they can not only help you with becoming an individual contributor but also suggest some fascinating travel destinations for your next holiday. How you’ll learn and grow During the two-year programme, you’ll deepen your systems knowledge through hands-on testing across firmware, Linux kernel drivers and platform tools. Designing tests will help you understand the foundations on which some of the most popular models run, finding and debugging defects will teach you about the low-level software and interactions with the hardware. You will have a chance to work in the lab configuring hardware connections and work on building automation pipelines to seamlessly run tests in loop and process results. Collaboration with development teams will help you connect your findings to software improvements, explain technical issues clearly and develop your engineering judgement from design through delivery. What we're looking for Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Maths, Data Science or a related field Experience working with Linux internals and or firmware Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python Clear written and verbal communication, with a collaborative, practical approach to solving challenging technical problems and taking ownership of quality work 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. Knowledge of low-level software testing, virtualisation, hypervisor concepts or automation pipelines 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. Sponsorship Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme, without requiring visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor work visas for our Early Careers opportunities. Introduction to Graphcore At Graphcore, we’re building next generation AI compute: from semiconductors and software to systems at datacenter scale. We are proud to be owned by SoftBank Group and work with other companies in the SoftBank family to deliver AI compute to customers working at the AI frontier. Starting your career here means working alongside people with different backgrounds and expertise, from AI researchers to chip designers and software engineers. You’ll learn from each other, bring fresh ideas and help solve challenging problems together. How to apply and what to expect To apply, answer the application questions below and upload your CV and cover letter. We’ll let you know the outcome of your application by early December at the latest. If successful, you’ll be invited to complete a technical assessment. Candidates who reach the final stage will then be invited to attend in-person assessments in early spring. Ready to put your learning into practice? Start your career in a permanent System Software QA role, with two years of hands-on learning through the Graphcore Graduate Programme. Apply now and help shape what comes next.

Location: Bristol, UK Salary: £45,000 per annum Start date: September 2027 Application deadline: Midnight, 29th November 2026 We encourage you to apply early, as we may close applications before the advertised deadline. The Graduate Programme at Graphcore Join Graphcore in a permanent role and start your career with two years of hands-on learning. From day one, you’ll be trusted to take ownership, share your ideas and help shape what we’re creating. You’ll tackle challenging problems alongside a team who support your development and are as excited about your success as you are. What you’ll work on Turn the models you’ve studied into AI systems that run at scale. In Applied AI, you’ll help implement, train and optimise advanced models on Graphcore’s next generation hardware, connecting research ideas with systems running across thousands of accelerators. You’ll benchmark models, use profiling to find performance bottlenecks, design experiments and contribute fixes across models, software and accelerator systems. Working with Research, Software and Product teams, you’ll test ideas that could inform future hardware. Your experiments will help us understand what makes a model accurate, efficient and ready to scale. Your team and support The Applied AI team acts as a proxy for Graphcore’s customers. We understand current AI models, applications and software, then make sure Graphcore technology works at scale. You’ll work alongside people who write low-level kernels, train large language models and enjoy figuring out challenging AI problems together. Work spans low-level kernel optimisation through to implementing research-level algorithms for new AI models. Engineers move between experiments, profiling, code reviews and technical debate – giving you a view of how different parts of an AI system fit together. Decisions are driven by evidence, performance data and clear engineering judgement. You’ll be encouraged to ask questions, challenge existing approaches and share ideas for making things better. Take responsibility for your work and speak up when you spot a problem or need support. How you’ll learn and grow During the two-year programme, you’ll build technical range through hands-on work across AI models and accelerator systems. With visibility across the full stack – from novel accelerator hardware and its software stack to state-of-the-art AI applications – you’ll identify opportunities to innovate and differentiate Graphcore’s technology. What we’re looking for Bachelor/Master's degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Maths, Data Science, or related field Software development skills and proficiency with a deep learning framework such as PyTorch or JAX An understanding of deep learning architectures, optimisation, evaluation and scaling, with the ability to design, run and explain ML experiments A collaborative approach and willingness to work through unfamiliar technical problems, ask questions and take responsibility 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. Sponsorship Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme, without requiring visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor work visas for our Early Careers opportunities. Introduction to Graphcore At Graphcore, we’re building next generation AI compute: from semiconductors and software to systems at datacenter scale. We are proud to be owned by SoftBank Group and work with other companies in the SoftBank family to deliver AI compute to customers working at the AI frontier. Starting your career here means working alongside people with different backgrounds and expertise, from AI researchers to chip designers and software engineers. You’ll learn from each other, bring fresh ideas and help solve challenging problems together. How to apply and what to expect To apply, answer the application questions below and upload your CV and cover letter. We’ll let you know the outcome of your application by early December at the latest. If successful, you’ll be invited to complete a technical assessment. Candidates who reach the final stage will then be invited to attend in-person assessments in early spring. Ready to put your learning into practice? Start your career in a permanent Machine Learning Engineer role, with two years of hands-on learning through the Graphcore Graduate Programme. Apply now and help shape what comes next .

About Graphcore At Graphcore, we’re building the future of AI compute. We’re a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale. As part of the SoftBank Group, backed by significant long-term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem.To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world.We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence . Job Summary Join our dynamic Software Infrastructure team and take a pivotal role in scaling and managing our infrastructure. You will develop essential tools and services that empower our broader software team. Your contributions will enhance the build, test, deployment, and productisation processes of our Machine Learning Software components. Work with our High-Performance Computing (HPC) AI platforms and gain invaluable experience in distributed systems The Team The Software Infrastructure team provides critical platforms and services for software development teams across the business. Our responsibilities include managing the CI platform and services, build engineering, component integration, and packaging and release systems. We operate in squads, fostering a culture of service ownership and empowerment for our engineers. We focus on long-term engineering solutions and strive to eliminate toil wherever possible. Responsibilities and Duties Develop, own, and maintain tools and services to support AI research and engineering teams Deploy and maintain services with Kubernetes and Docker Manage our Cloud Infrastructure using tools such as Terraform Candidate Profile Essential: Knowledge of Python Familiarity with cloud services (e.g. AWS) Experience managing or developing in Linux environments Understanding of CI/CD principles Experience using Kubernetes (k8s) Experience of one of the following: maintaining machine learning applications. deploying ML orchestration tools (e.g. NV Ray, KFP, SkyPilot). managing ML accelerator hardware (e.g. DCGM). Desirable Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g. Terraform/OpenTofu) Experience with GitHub Actions Experience with modern observability tooling (e.g. Prometheus) Experience with Grafana Knowledge of Go/Java/C++ (or similar language) Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristol office and have our own barista bar! We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Location: Bristol or Cambridge, UK Salary: £45,000 per annum Start date: September 2027 Application deadline : Midnight, 29th November 2026 We encourage you to apply early, as we may close applications before the advertised deadline. The Graduate Programme at Graphcore Join Graphcore in a permanent role and start your career with two years of hands-on learning. From day one, you’ll be trusted to take ownership, share your ideas and help shape what we’re creating. You’ll tackle challenging problems alongside a team who support your development and are as excited about your success as you are. What you’ll work on Put your programming and Linux skills to work on the software that helps Graphcore’s AI systems run reliably. As a Graduate Software Engineer in System Software Quality Assurance (QA), you’ll help validate low-level firmware, Linux kernel drivers and platform tools. You’ll design and develop tests, investigate issues and give development teams clear feedback on software quality. You’ll also maintain and improve continuous integration pipelines across different platforms. Working closely with System Software development teams, you’ll help strengthen test-driven development and solve practical engineering problems that matter to customers. Your team and support You will be working closely with a team of passionate engineers who will help you each step of the way. Your buddy will be Myles who has recently completed his own graduate program, they can not only help you with becoming an individual contributor but also suggest some fascinating travel destinations for your next holiday. How you’ll learn and grow During the two-year programme, you’ll deepen your systems knowledge through hands-on testing across firmware, Linux kernel drivers and platform tools. Designing tests will help you understand the foundations on which some of the most popular models run, finding and debugging defects will teach you about the low-level software and interactions with the hardware. You will have a chance to work in the lab configuring hardware connections and work on building automation pipelines to seamlessly run tests in loop and process results. Collaboration with development teams will help you connect your findings to software improvements, explain technical issues clearly and develop your engineering judgement from design through delivery. What we're looking for Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Maths, Data Science or a related field Experience working with Linux internals and or firmware Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python Clear written and verbal communication, with a collaborative, practical approach to solving challenging technical problems and taking ownership of quality work 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. Knowledge of low-level software testing, virtualisation, hypervisor concepts or automation pipelines 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. Sponsorship Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme, without requiring visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor work visas for our Early Careers opportunities. Introduction to Graphcore At Graphcore, we’re building next generation AI compute: from semiconductors and software to systems at datacenter scale. We are proud to be owned by SoftBank Group and work with other companies in the SoftBank family to deliver AI compute to customers working at the AI frontier. Starting your career here means working alongside people with different backgrounds and expertise, from AI researchers to chip designers and software engineers. You’ll learn from each other, bring fresh ideas and help solve challenging problems together. How to apply and what to expect To apply, answer the application questions below and upload your CV and cover letter. We’ll let you know the outcome of your application by early December at the latest. If successful, you’ll be invited to complete a technical assessment. Candidates who reach the final stage will then be invited to attend in-person assessments in early spring. Ready to put your learning into practice? Start your career in a permanent System Software QA role, with two years of hands-on learning through the Graphcore Graduate Programme. Apply now and help shape what comes next.