Silicon Summer Intern 2027
Graphcore is a SoftBank-owned AI-compute company developing AI processors, systems, and software for machine-learning workloads.
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 join a silicon engineering team and contribute to chip development tasks. Depending on your placement, you will work on RTL design, SoC integration, verification, physical implementation, or design for test. You will use EDA tools, solve practical engineering problems, and build your understanding of the chip-development process.
Requirements
- Working towards a degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Maths, or a related subject
- Technical skills in C, C++, or Python
- Interest in AI compute and silicon design, including ASICs, verification, logical design, design for test, or physical design
- Motivation to learn EDA tools and modern design techniques
- Clear communication and ability to work well with others
- Right to work in the UK for the full duration without visa sponsorship
Responsibilities
- Contribute to chip development tasks
- Work on RTL design, SoC integration, verification, physical implementation, or design for test
- Use electronic design automation tools
- Complete clear engineering tasks with support from experienced engineers
Benefits
- Flexible working
- 5 days of annual leave
- Free food
- Ice cream
- On-site barista
- Access to O’Reilly online learning platform
Hiring Process
Submit application questions, CV, and cover letter; successful candidates complete a technical assessment; final-stage candidates attend in-person assessments.