Graduate Performance Engineer
Graphcore is a SoftBank-owned AI-compute company developing AI processors, systems, and software for machine-learning workloads.
Maintainer signals as of 9/25/2026
Funding history
About Graphcore
Graphcore develops Intelligence Processing Units (IPUs) and the Poplar SDK for building and running machine-learning applications. It continues operating under the Graphcore name as a wholly owned SoftBank Group subsidiary.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will support the design, review, bring-up, debugging, and validation of server- and rack-level systems. You will help model and evaluate hardware and software performance, identify bottlenecks, test solutions, and collaborate across development and testing disciplines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline completed before the start date, or equivalent relevant education or practical experience
- Foundational knowledge of software development, hardware architecture, and performance implications
- Hands-on experience through coursework, laboratories, internships, research, or projects
- Ability to analyze technical problems, document work, communicate clearly, and collaborate effectively
Responsibilities
- Support the design, peer review, bring-up, and debugging of server- and rack-level systems
- Assist with modeling, designing, and evaluating the software and hardware stack
- Identify performance bottlenecks and test possible solutions
- Collaborate with hardware and software development and testing teams