Graduate Hardware Engineer

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Austin, TX, USA
Hybrid
Entry level
Artificial Intelligence • Semiconductor
Joining Graphcore gives you a seat at the top-table, shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence.
The Role
Supports the design, integration, bring-up, debugging, and validation of server- and rack-level hardware. Performs component selection, signal- and power-integrity analysis, laboratory testing, and system integration. Collaborates with mechanical, thermal, firmware, manufacturing, test, and supply-chain teams to develop reliable, scalable, manufacturable designs. Documents design decisions, validation results, risks, and technical updates while developing practical electrical engineering skills.
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About Graphcore

Graphcore is a global leader in artificial intelligence computing systems. We design advanced semiconductors and data center hardware that deliver the specialized processing power needed to advance AI while improving the efficiency required for broad adoption.

As part of SoftBank Group, Graphcore belongs to a family of companies developing some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Our new AI Engineering Campus in Austin will play a central role in building the future of AI computing.

The Opportunity

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you will contribute to the design, integration, bring-up, and validation of complex server- and rack-level hardware. You will work alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional partners while building practical skills in high-speed digital design, power delivery, and system-level engineering.

What You’ll Do
  • Support the design, peer review, bring-up, and debug of complex server- and rack-level boards, including high-speed signaling and power-delivery subsystems.
  • Assist with component selection, signal-integrity and power-integrity analysis, and system integration to support quality, performance, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, firmware, test, manufacturing, and supply-chain teams to develop scalable, manufacturable, and testable designs.
  • Plan and perform laboratory validation using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other electrical test equipment; analyze results and help resolve issues.
  • Maintain clear design records and communicate technical updates, validation findings, risks, and process improvements to relevant stakeholders.
What You’ll Bring
  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline, completed before the role’s start date. Equivalent relevant education or practical experience will also be considered.
  • Foundational knowledge of analog and digital circuit design and power-distribution principles.
  • Hands-on experience gained through coursework, laboratories, internships, research, student projects, or personal projects.
  • Ability to analyze technical problems, document your work, communicate clearly, and collaborate effectively.
  • Curiosity, sound engineering judgment, and a willingness to learn in a fast-moving, multidisciplinary environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with schematic-capture or PCB design tools such as Cadence, Altium Designer, or Siemens EDA/Mentor Graphics.
  • Familiarity with high-speed interfaces such as PCI Express (PCIe), DDR memory, or Ethernet.
  • Experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, electronic loads, or related laboratory equipment.

These qualifications are helpful, not mandatory. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification.

U.S. Benefits Overview

Graphcore offers competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, families, flexibility, and development. Benefits for eligible U.S. employees may include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage, together with mental-health and well-being support.
  • A 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, plus company-provided life and disability coverage.
  • Flexible paid time off, paid company holidays, flexible working hours, and parental leave.
  • Learning and career-development support, including development plans, training allowances, and online learning resources.
  • Office amenities and team-led social, community, and well-being activities.

Benefits vary by location, employment status, and plan eligibility and are subject to the terms of the applicable plans and company policies. This overview is not a contract or guarantee of benefits.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Graphcore is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Graphcore is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please let the recruiting team know.

Candidate Privacy

Personal information submitted during the recruiting process will be handled in accordance with Graphcore’s applicable candidate privacy notices

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline completed before the role start date
  • Equivalent relevant education or practical experience may be considered
  • Foundational knowledge of analog and digital circuit design
  • Foundational knowledge of power-distribution principles
  • Hands-on experience through coursework, laboratories, internships, research, student projects, or personal projects
  • Ability to analyze technical problems and document work
  • Clear communication and effective collaboration skills
  • Curiosity, sound engineering judgment, and willingness to learn
  • Experience with schematic-capture or PCB design tools such as Cadence, Altium Designer, or Siemens EDA/Mentor Graphics
  • Familiarity with PCI Express, DDR memory, or Ethernet interfaces
  • Experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, electronic loads, or related laboratory equipment

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The Company
HQ: Bristol
903 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

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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