Start your engineering career by turning AI hardware designs into real systems you can test, improve and see perform.
As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer in our Mech/Thermal Platform team, you will help design, test and improve advanced AI hardware and data center systems. This role is built for someone early in their engineering career.
You will work across 3D CAD, prototype evaluation, lab testing, data analysis, troubleshooting and documentation. Your work will help turn engineering ideas into reliable hardware platforms.
You will learn from experienced mechanical, thermal, hardware and systems engineers while owning defined design and validation tasks. You will build practical judgement by seeing how decisions perform in the lab.
This is a rare chance to start your career close to the hardware challenges powering AI adoption.
The team and cultureYou will join the Mech/Thermal Platform team in Austin, working closely with engineers across mechanical, thermal, electrical, hardware, systems and manufacturing disciplines. Work moves from requirements and concepts into design reviews, prototype builds, lab validation and verified improvements.
You will be trusted with clear ownership, supported by engineers who explain context and expect thoughtful questions. Decisions are made through evidence, test data, design review and clear technical recommendations.
The team values engineers who think big, act fast, take responsibility and speak up. You will be encouraged to build confidence, learn unfamiliar tools and contribute from the start.
What we’re looking for- A bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field, completed recently or before the role begins
- Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, heat transfer, thermodynamics, materials, manufacturing or related engineering principles
- Experience creating parts, assemblies or engineering drawings using 3D CAD through coursework, research, internships or projects
- Ability to plan technical work, analyze test data, document results accurately and draw evidence-based conclusions
- A structured approach to troubleshooting, root-cause analysis and engineering investigation
- Clear communication, curiosity and willingness to learn new tools, systems and laboratory methods
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.
Join the Team at GraphcoreGraphcore 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 close to the hardware challenges shaping AI, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of the journey.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field, completed recently or expected before the role begins
- Foundation in mechanical design, heat transfer, thermodynamics, materials, manufacturing, or related engineering principles
- Experience using 3D CAD software to create parts, assemblies, or engineering drawings through coursework, research, internships, or projects
- Ability to plan technical work, analyze test data, document results accurately, and draw evidence-based conclusions
- Structured approach to problem-solving, troubleshooting, and engineering investigation
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines
- Curiosity, sound engineering judgment, and willingness to learn unfamiliar tools, systems, and laboratory methods
- Experience with Creo or another professional 3D CAD package
- Hands-on experience setting up laboratory equipment, conducting tests, recording observations, and reporting data
- Experience evaluating prototypes, fabricating parts, or completing mechanical design and build projects
- Exposure to thermal management, electronics cooling, servers, data center hardware, or advanced computing systems
- Familiarity with mechanical design verification, tolerance analysis, engineering change processes, or configuration control
- Experience presenting design work or test results in a technical review setting
What the Team is Saying
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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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
At Graphcore, we value wellbeing and flexibility to support a healthy work/life balance. Our hybrid approach encourages office-based colleagues to work onsite three days a week, with trusted flexibility built on trust and transparency for everyone.
