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Graduate Software Engineer, System Software QA 2027

Graphcore · Bristol

Graphcore, owned by SoftBank Group, builds AI compute from semiconductors to datacentre-scale systems. This graduate role sits in System Software QA, testing the firmware, Linux kernel drivers and platform tools that sit closest to the hardware, within a two-year structured graduate programme.

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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

  • Design and run tests for low-level firmware, kernel drivers and platform tools
  • Investigate defects and feed clear findings back to development teams
  • Set up lab hardware and build test automation
  • Help maintain and improve the CI pipelines

What you’ll need

  • A bachelor's or master's in computer science, maths, data science or a related field
  • Experience with Linux internals and/or firmware
  • Strong C/C++ and Python
  • Low-level testing, virtualisation or automation pipeline knowledge is a plus, not essential

Good to know: Starts September 2027 in Bristol or Cambridge. Existing UK right to work needed; no sponsorship. Up to 5% matched pension, phantom equity, flexible working and free food. Apply by 29 November 2026.

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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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