2026 Graduate Silicon Engineer

About the role

This two-year graduate program offers a path to build a career in AI computing. You will gain practical experience in crafting, verifying, and preparing advanced AI chips for production. The program provides technical support and responsibility to help you grow.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Join one of the silicon teams focusing on logical composition, design for test (DFT), verification, or layout implementation.
• Work directly on chip development using industry-standard electronic design automation (EDA) tools.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, receiving guidance and constructive challenges.
• Develop skills in register-transfer level (RTL) design, verification methods, timing analysis, implementation, or physical design checks.
• Contribute to design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions.
• Solve practical problems within clearly defined tasks, with support and ownership expected from the start.

Requirements

• On track to complete, or already hold, a degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated technical ability in C, C++, or Python through academic work, personal projects, hobbies, internships, or prior employment.
• Interest in digital design, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), verification, physical design, computer architecture, or AI computing.
• Eagerness to learn contemporary silicon design techniques and industry-standard EDA tools.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, effective collaboration, and clear communication skills.
• A curious mindset, a sense of ownership, and a desire to learn quickly.

Practical notes

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Benefits include flexible working options, generous leave, up to 5% matched pension contributions, phantom equity, and thoughtfully designed office spaces with free food and an on-site barista.
• Additional benefits include income protection, life assurance, and flexible choices for private medical insurance, dental cover, a health cash plan, cycle to work scheme, and give as you earn.
• Graphcore is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment; adjustments for the interview process can be requested.