What's It Like to Work at Graphcore?

Updated on October 06, 2026

What People Are Saying About Graphcore

  • Innovation & Products: Work is described as cutting-edge across custom AI accelerators, silicon, and the Poplar software stack, offering exposure to hardware–software co-design. Engineering roles are portrayed as technically demanding and close to the metal.
  • Team Support: Colleagues are often seen as smart, helpful, and collaborative, with cross-team knowledge-sharing and low hierarchy noted in engineering hubs. Teams frequently manage projects themselves, reinforcing an engineering-led, supportive culture.
  • Work-Life Balance: Work is considered flexible, with hybrid options, adjustable hours around personal commitments, and generous time-off policies. Benefits like wellbeing support and parental leave reinforce a healthier day-to-day rhythm.

Graphcore's Benefits

Encourages autonomy and ownership from employees

Managers give public shoutouts and celebrate employee milestones

Managers offer consistent feedback loops

Transparent sharing of company-wide eNPS scores

Provides customized development tracks

Regularly scheduled promotion review cycles for employees

Defined policies promoting a professional, respectful workplace

Defined values and mission statements

Documented policies and procedures to protect employee privacy and data

Hosts in-person all-hands meetings

Implements team-based strategic planning

Leadership encourages open, transparent debate

Mistakes are treated as learning opportunities

Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration

Policies promote a low-ego, team-driven culture

Promotes a people-first, social culture

Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities

Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility

Offers a remote work program

We encourage office-based colleagues to work in the office three days a week, with the option to work remotely two days. Time together helps us collaborate, share knowledge, and network.

Provides work from home flexibility

Utilizes a flexible work schedule

We understand sometimes you may need to work remotely or flex your hours for personal needs, such as medical appointments or childcare. We trust you to act responsibly, be transparent, and deliver.

Utilizes a hybrid work model