Graduate Software Engineer - Systems Software

Location: Bristol

Start date: September 2025

Requirements: Please note, we are only considering students who have an established right to work in the UK.

About 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 enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation.  

About the role

As a graduate member of the system software QA team , You will be involved in design, development, execution and automation of tests either for the firmware – Low level software needed to boot and support the hardware or Drivers – Linux kernel drivers which provide interface for applications to interact with the hardware.

You will also contribute in creating pipelines for the continuous integration process to support end to end automation. 

About you

We are looking for a graduate System QA engineer to join our team. If you like working in a small and dynamic team, this could be the job for you.

The position would be ideal for individuals who have good understanding of firmware fundamentals and/or Linux internals.

Essential: 

• On track or achieved a 2:1 or above in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or related subject area  
• C/C++ programming skills
• Scripting language like Python.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and or Linux
• Use of open source tools like git.
• Understanding of basic testing and coding procedures

We are not looking for an instant expert but graduates with the hunger to learn, develop and contribute to Graphcore's future. 

Graduates at Graphcore

A tailored onboarding and induction programme, that will get you up to speed with life at Graphcore, including a deep understanding of how the business operates. During your induction technical specialists will host knowledge sharing sessions, providing you the opportunity to build your network.  

Once in your team, you can expect hands on experience, in a supportive environment to promote your learning. A typical day would involve working closely with peers and your manager to solve challenges as they arise.  

You will also benefit from a buddy, mentor and access to talent development team that will support your softer skill development. 

Benefits

In addition to a very competitive salary, you will also have the freedom to make your own choices that work for you, starting with unlimited holiday. Our offices provide a well-stocked kitchen with healthy food, drinks and snacks and our very own barista! We have an active social scene across our offices too - from cycling, yoga, running and football right through to a board game group. Other benefits include;

• Flexible Holiday Policy 
• Private Medical Insurance & Health cash plan 
• Dental plan 
• Pension matched up to 5%
• Life assurance & income protection
• Employee assistance programme

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. 

Applicants for this position must hold the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support for visa applications