Start your engineering career building the firmware that keeps advanced AI compute systems running.
As a Graduate Firmware Engineer in our BMC Engineering team, you will develop embedded firmware for system control, monitoring and validation.
You will join in September 2027 and work from Austin, Texas. You will take defined firmware features from requirements into implementation, testing, documentation and release. Your work will help engineering teams bring up hardware, diagnose platform behavior and improve system reliability.
You will write C, C++ or Python in a Linux-based engineering environment. You will also build automated tests, debug in the lab and learn how firmware interacts with advanced compute platforms.
This is a strong first engineering role for graduates who want real ownership early. You will learn from experienced engineers while solving problems that connect firmware, hardware, systems and software.
The team and cultureThe BMC Engineering team works close to the hardware. Engineers build, test and debug on development platforms, using evidence from lab work, automation and system behavior to guide decisions.
You will work with firmware, hardware, silicon, systems and software teams to reproduce issues and fix root causes. Ownership matters here, and you will be trusted to communicate findings clearly.
The team values curiosity, practical judgment and engineers who speak up. You will get guidance, but you will also be expected to act fast, take responsibility and keep learning.
What we’re looking for- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or a related field, completed recently or before the role begins.
- Strong foundations in C or C++, with working knowledge of Python or another scripting language.
- Understanding of computer architecture, embedded systems, firmware or low-level software concepts.
- Familiarity with Linux environments, command-line tools and version-control systems.
- Ability to debug software, firmware or hardware-software issues using structured methods.
- Clear communication skills, curiosity and the ability to deliver reliable work with appropriate guidance.
While we have outlined a set of requirements, we value transferable skills and diverse experiences.
Benefits- Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility
- Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental and vision coverage to help keep you and your family healthy
- Phantom equity: Share in Graphcore’s success
- Tax-advantaged healthcare savings: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to help you make the most of your healthcare spending
- Peace of mind protection: Disability and life insurance to provide financial security when you need it most
- Retirement planning support: A 401(k) plan to help you invest in your future
- Commuter benefits: Help cover the cost of your daily commute
- Wellbeing resources: Access to wellness services that support your physical and mental health
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential advice and support for you and your family across a range of personal, financial and wellbeing matters
We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and recognize that everyone brings different strengths and perspectives. If you need any accommodations during the interview process, just let us know - we're happy to support you.
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 brings together deep expertise to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful progress in AI compute.
If you want to start your engineering career building firmware for advanced AI compute systems, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join Graphcore as a Graduate Firmware Engineer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a closely related field, completed recently or expected before the role begins
- Strong foundation in C or C++
- Working knowledge of Python or another scripting language
- Understanding of computer architecture, embedded systems, firmware, and low-level software concepts
- Familiarity with Linux environments, command-line development tools, and version-control systems
- Experience applying structured debugging methods to software, firmware, or hardware-software problems
- Ability to interpret technical requirements, break work into manageable tasks, and deliver reliable results with appropriate guidance
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines
- Curiosity, sound engineering judgment, and willingness to learn new technologies, tools, and development methods
- Academic, internship, or personal project experience developing embedded software or firmware
- Experience with microcontrollers, embedded processors, system-level firmware, or hardware bring-up
- Experience using lab equipment to test or debug hardware-based systems
- Experience with automated testing, Python scripting, or continuous integration workflows
- Exposure to baseboard management controllers, platform management, data center hardware, or high-speed compute systems
- Experience debugging interfaces or interactions between hardware and software
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Graphcore Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials list private medical insurance, dental coverage, health cash plans, mental‑health support, and day‑one U.S. medical options via Cigna/Kaiser. Feedback suggests these offerings are a meaningful strength, particularly in the UK.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Benefits highlight flexible working hours, unlimited annual leave, generous parental leave, and paid U.S. holidays. Feedback suggests work‑life balance is often described positively alongside these policies.
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Retirement Support — UK information cites pension matching up to 5%, while U.S. listings describe a 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 6%. Feedback suggests these structured contributions are viewed as competitive elements of the package.
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What We Do
At Graphcore, we’re building the future of AI compute. We’re a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale. As part of the SoftBank Group, backed by significant long-term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem. To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world. We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence.
Why Work With Us
Our team is at the forefront of the machine intelligence revolution, enabling innovators from all industries to build AI-native products to expand human potential. What we do at Graphcore really makes a difference.
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