Subject to alignment to the responsibilities and duties of the role
About GraphcoreAt 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
Job SummaryThe Staff BMC Engineer is a highly experienced, hands-on technical leader responsible for driving complex initiatives and shaping the BMC software stack across Graphcore’s AI systems. They will lead projects end-to-end, contribute deeply to implementation, and influence technical direction across teams.
The TeamThis is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team at Graphcore. We are developing a complete OpenBMC-based software stack for both Baseboard Management Controller and Rack Management Controller platforms. This includes development of low-level drivers, system services, WebBMC interfaces, and Redfish APIs.
Responsibilities and Duties- Lead and deliver complex projects, initiatives, or cross-team efforts within the BMC domain
- Define and implement key parts of the BMC architecture in a hands-on manner
- Drive technical decisions and resolve complex system-level challenges
- Work across hardware, firmware, and software teams to align system design
- Identify and address scalability, performance, and reliability challenges
- Set and promote engineering best practices across the team
- Contribute deeply to code, debugging, and system bring-up
- Support external interactions (partners/customers) when required.
- Bachelor/Master's/PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Maths, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field
- Extensive experience in embedded Linux and systems software development
- Expert-level programming skills in C/C++ (Python/Rust desirable)
- Strong experience with system-level architecture and debugging
- Proven ability to lead and deliver complex technical initiatives
- Deep understanding of hardware/software interaction
- Ability to influence technical direction across teams while remaining hands-on
- Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience with OpenBMC (or strong ability to ramp quickly)
- Experience with Yocto and embedded Linux platforms
- Familiarity with Redfish, IPMI, or related standards
- Experience with datacenter-scale or server systems
- Exposure to system security considerations
In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers annual leave policy, medical and dental health plans, a gym card, and employee pension (matched up to 4%). We review our benefits on a yearly basis to ensure we offer a valuable and rewarding benefits programme to our employees. We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.
Skills Required
- Bachelor/Master's/PhD in Computer Science, Maths, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field
- Extensive experience in embedded Linux and systems software development
- Expert-level programming skills in C/C++
- Strong experience with system-level architecture and debugging
- Proven ability to lead and deliver complex technical initiatives
- Deep understanding of hardware/software interaction
- Ability to influence technical direction across teams
- Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
What the Team is Saying
Graphcore Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical and dental insurance, with US plans through Cigna and Kaiser, HDHP options with employer‑funded HSA contributions, a health cash plan, EAP access, and dedicated mental‑health support. These provisions extend to family options in some regions, reinforcing broad medical and wellbeing support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a UK pension match up to 5% and a US 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 6% (with a true‑up). This pairing signals strong, predictable long‑term savings support across key locations.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off policies feature “unlimited” holiday in the UK and flexible, generous PTO with paid US holidays. Paid family leave for birthing parents and bonding further broadens time‑away support.
Graphcore Insights
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.
