2026 Graduate Software Engineer, Graphcore
System Software QA
2+ days a week in office
Advanced AI systems and services
Open for applications
Advanced AI systems and services
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
2+ days a week in office
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To make machine learning faster, easier and more intelligent.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor or Master's in Computer Science, Maths, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field
- Experience working with linux internals
- Strong Proficiency in: C, C++ and Python
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, good work ethics, high sense of teamwork, love to produce quality work and commitment to finish your tasks every single day. You are a self-starter who loves to find creative solutions to challenging problems
Desirable
- Prior low-level software test experience
- Knowledge of virtualisation and hypervisor concepts
- Knowledge on designing pipelines for automation
What the job involves
- The Graduate System Software QA engineer supports the design and delivery of software validation and quality assurance solutions for the System Software group
- This involves the creation and execution of tests, identifying errors and providing feedback that a final product meets both the requirements of the product at the expected levels of quality
- You are expected to engage with all stakeholders inside the System Software group and support the design and delivery of solutions
- The System Software Group is charged with enabling the next generation of cutting-edge AI compute server class systems
- We are responsible for all low-level firmware, Linux Kernel device drivers, and platform support tools
- Specifically, the System Software QA team ensure that the deliverables from the System Software group are of the highest standards for our customers
- Support Test Design and development for projects within System Software
- Maintaining and Enhancing Continuous Integration pipelines against different platforms
- Working closely with all System Software development teams supporting a culture of Test-Driven Development
Our take
The hardware required to train AI models comes at a high cost, both financially and environmentally, producing millions of dollars in expenses and hundreds of tons of greenhouse gases. In response, Graphcore develops accelerator chips designed to expedite AI system training while significantly reducing power consumption.
AI accelerators like those crafted by Graphcore specialise in enhancing specific AI applications, such as artificial neural networks, deep learning, and machine learning. Utilising multicore designs and prioritising low-precision arithmetic or in-memory computing, these accelerators elevate the performance of large AI algorithms, achieving breakthrough results in natural language processing and computer vision.
Graphcore has ambitious plans to create an AI supercomputer, aiming to be one of the most powerful in its class. However, progress on this has extended beyond its planned 2024 debut, and the company was purchased by Softbank later that year. Though the acquisition by the Japanese multinational lowered Graphcore's valuation and highlighted structural problems in the local financing of UK tech pioneers, the buyout will undoubtedly aid the company in its ambitions to shape the future of AI computing.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Dec 2020
$222m
SERIES E
Feb 2020
$150m
SERIES D
Total funding: $682m
Company benefits
- Work-Life Balance: We believe you should have a good work-life balance. Everyone's situation is different, so we offer flexible working arrangements and start and finish times, allowing you to choose when to work from home or come into the office
- Wellbeing: We want to ensure that our employees have the resources and support they need to prioritise their health and wellbeing
- Healthcare: We offer Private Medical Insurance (PMI) to our employees to help them take care of their health and that of their loved ones
- Progression: We prioritise learning and development as an integral part of our culture at Graphcore. Our Talent Development team is dedicated to equipping all our employees with the necessary tools, resources, and support to enhance their skills and reach their full potential in their careers
- Pension: We believe that our employees deserve the best when it comes to planning for their future
- Income Protection: Graphcore understands that unforeseen circumstances can happen, and we want to ensure our employees have the necessary financial security in place
Company HQ
Old City, Bristol, UK
Leadership
Nigel Toon
(Co-Founder & Exec Chair)Previously the President and CEO at picoChip Designs (processors for telecoms). As well as the VP and GM of Europe at Altera (semiconductors, merged with Intel).
Simon Knowles
(Co-Founder & CTO)Founded two successful semiconductor companies, Element14 and Icera, for a combined value of over $1 billion.
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