About the job
Start your engineering career helping build the silicon behind tomorrow’s AI systems.
As a Graduate Silicon Engineer, you will gain insight into how sophisticated AI chips are crafted, verified and prepared for manufacture.
You will join one of our silicon teams across logical compose and DFT, verification, or layout implementation. Each path gives you hands-on experience with real chip development and industry-standard EDA tools.
You will work close to expert engineers who explain the detail, challenge your thinking and help you grow. You will build practical skills in RTL, verification methods, timing, implementation or physical design checks.
You do not need to arrive as an authority. We are looking for graduates with strong fundamentals, curiosity and the aim to learn quickly.
The Team & Culture
Graphcore’s Silicon team turns high-reaching AI compute ideas into manufacturable silicon. Logical design, DFT, verification and physical design work closely with architecture, operations and other engineering teams.
You will learn through design reviews, code reviews, technical discussions and practical problem solving. Work is broken into clear tasks, with support available and ownership expected from the start.Decisions are made through evidence, engineering judgement and open challenge. Graduates are encouraged to ask questions, speak up and build confidence by contributing early.
What we’re looking for
- On track for, or achieved, a degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or a related subject
- Technical skills in C, C++ or Python, shown through study, projects, hobbies, internships or work experience
- Interest in digital design, ASICs, verification, physical design, computer architecture or AI compute
- Motivation to learn modern silicon design techniques and industry-standard EDA tools
- Strong problem-solving skills, collaboration and clear communication
- Curiosity, ownership and hunger to learn, not instant expertise
Benefits
- Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility
- Generous leave: Take time to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work
- Retirement planning support: Up to 5% matched pension
- Phantom equity: Share in Graphcore’s success
- Workplace experience: Enjoy thoughtfully designed office spaces for collaboration, with free food and an on-site barista to support your day
- Peace of mind protection: Income protection and life assurance to provide financial security for you and your loved ones
- Flexible benefits: Tailor your benefits package with a choice of additional options, including private medical insurance and dental cover
- Optional benefits: Dental cover, health cash plan, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, give as you earn
Sponsorship
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa applications for this role.
Inclusion statement
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 recognise that everyone brings different strengths and perspectives. If you need any adjustments during the interview process, just let us know - we’re happy to support you.
Join the team at Graphcore
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.
Join Graphcore’s Graduate Silicon Engineering Programme and start building the skills, confidence, and experience to turn your learning into real impact.
Apply now.
Skills Required
- On track for, or achieved, a degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or a related subject
- Technical skills in C, C++ or Python demonstrated via study, projects, internships or work experience
- Interest in digital design, ASICs, verification, physical design, computer architecture or AI compute
- Motivation to learn modern silicon design techniques and industry-standard EDA tools
- Strong problem-solving skills, collaboration and clear communication
- Curiosity, ownership and eagerness to learn quickly
- Legal right to work in the UK (employer cannot provide visa sponsorship)
What the Team is Saying
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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Hybrid Workspace
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.
