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Firmware Summer Intern 2027

Graphcore · Bristol

Graphcore, owned by SoftBank, builds AI compute from chips up to data-centre systems. This 12-week summer internship puts you in the Firmware team, working on the code that boots its next-generation hardware and reports telemetry to data-centre operators.

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Company
Graphcore
Where
Bristol
Function
Engineering
Posted
3 weeks ago
Team
SW Device
Seniority
Intern
Work mode
On-site
Categories
AI & MLDeepTechSaaS

The role

What you’ll do

  • Write firmware code and unit tests in a shared codebase
  • Investigate behaviour on real hardware with logs, oscilloscopes and logic analysers
  • Contribute to boot-up and monitoring software alongside silicon and hardware teams
  • Take part in code reviews and Agile team practices

What you’ll need

  • Current study towards a degree or PhD in computer science, electronic engineering, maths or similar
  • Introductory programming in C or Python
  • Some understanding of CI, build systems and software packaging
  • Clear writing, including documenting system designs

Good to know: £2,500 a month for 12 weeks from June 2027, in Bristol. Apply by 29 November 2026. No visa sponsorship: you need the right to work in the UK. Five days' leave and free food in the office.

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About Graphcore

DeepTech, AI & ML and SaaS. Backed by Balderton Capital, Molten Ventures and Sequoia Capital. Stage: other.

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