Graduate SoC Architect
Graphcore•4h ago
United KingdomOnsiteFull-timeEntry Level0-1 yrs exp
- About us
- Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute.
- It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry.
- As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone.
- Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation.
- Job Summary
- As a Graduate SoC Architecture Engineer, you will work as part of our Silicon Architecture Team, supporting the design and development of next-generation AI acceleration hardware. You will contribute to the specification, modelling
- evaluation of sub-systems within complex System-on-Chip (SoC) designs.
- Working under the guidance of experienced architects, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including silicon design, verification, hardware
- software engineers—to help deliver high-performance, highly integrated silicon solutions.
- This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your technical skills while gaining hands-on experience in cutting-edge AI hardware development.
- The Team
- The Silicon Architecture Team sits within the COO group. The SoC architects are responsible for the architectural specification, integration, modelling, validation and evaluation of numerous critical sub-systems, including high-speed interfaces for our upcoming AI acceleration platforms.
- As a graduate engineer, you’ll be supported by experienced mentors and work closely with a wide range of teams across the business.
- Responsibilities and Duties
- Support the development of SoC sub-system specifications and design documentation
- Assist in analysing product requirements and understanding their impact on system design trade-offs
- Collaborate with architecture, design, and software teams to explore and evaluate technical solutions
- Contribute to modelling and simulation of architectural features (e.g. using Python or Rust)
- Assist in the integration and validation of SoC components
- Support evaluation of third-party IP and emerging technologies
- Participate in silicon bring-up, testing, and performance analysis activities
- Document findings and communicate technical information clearly to the wider team
- Continuously learn and develop technical knowledge in SoC and AI hardware design
- Candidate Profile
- Essential
- A degree (or expected degree) in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Understanding of computer architecture or digital systems (academic or project-based)
- Experience with programming (e.g. Python, Rust, C++, or similar)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Enthusiasm for learning and working in a collaborative team environment
- Desirable
- Exposure to hardware design concepts (e.g. RTL, Verilog, or VHDL)
- Experience with modelling, simulation, or performance analysis
- Interest in AI, machine learning, or high-performance computing
- Familiarity with interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, or memory systems (e.g. DDR)
- Benefits
- In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristol office and have our own barista bar! 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.
Required skills
PythonRustC++RTLVerilogVHDLAImachine learninghigh-performance computingPCIeEthernetDDR