Graduate Firmware Engineer

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Graduate Firmware Engineer in USA

Graphcore
Full time
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USA
09/25/2026
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Austin, TX

Responsibilities

Design, implement, test, and maintain system and embedded firmware in C, C++, or Python.
Own defined firmware features from requirements and design through implementation, validation, and documentation.
Develop and debug firmware in Linux-based engineering environments using diagnostic tools and techniques.
Create automated tests and scripts to improve firmware validation, test coverage, and engineering efficiency.
Support firmware continuous integration and delivery workflows.
Conduct engineering experiments, analyze test data, and communicate findings.
Support lab setup, system configuration, hardware bring-up, and firmware validation on development platforms.
Investigate firmware behavior and hardware-software interactions, identify root causes, and implement verified fixes.
Collaborate across BMC, firmware, hardware, silicon, systems, and software teams to resolve technical issues.
Write design notes, test procedures, change descriptions, and technical findings, and participate in code and design reviews.

Requirements

A 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++ and 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.
Preferred qualifications include academic, internship, or personal embedded software or firmware experience; experience with microcontrollers, embedded processors, system-level firmware, hardware bring-up, lab equipment, automated testing, Python scripting, continuous integration, baseboard management controllers, platform management, data center hardware, high-speed compute systems, or hardware-software interface debugging.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus mental health, wellness, and employee assistance resources for eligible U.S. employees.
401(k) retirement plan with company matching, company-provided life coverage, and disability coverage.
Paid time off, company holidays, flexible working hours, parental leave, and learning and career-development resources.
Benefits vary by work location, employment status, and plan eligibility and are subject to applicable plans and company policies.

Graphcore

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 lon...

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