2026 Graduate Silicon Engineer

Start your engineering career helping build the silicon behind tomorrow’s AI systems. Our two-year Graduate Programme is designed to give you the technical experience, support and responsibility to build a successful career in AI computing.

As a Graduate Silicon Engineer, you will gain insight into how sophisticated AI chips are crafted, verified and prepared for manufacture.

You will join one of our silicon teams across logical compose and DFT, verification, or layout implementation. Each path gives you hands-on experience with real chip development and industry-standard EDA tools.

You will work close to expert engineers who explain the detail, challenge your thinking and help you grow. You will build practical skills in RTL, verification methods, timing, implementation or physical design checks.

You do not need to arrive as an authority. We are looking for graduates with strong fundamentals, curiosity and the aim to learn quickly.

Graphcore’s Silicon team turns high-reaching AI compute ideas into manufacturable silicon. Logical design, DFT, verification and physical design work closely with architecture, operations and other engineering teams.

You will learn through design reviews, code reviews, technical discussions and practical problem solving. Work is broken into clear tasks, with support available and ownership expected from the start.

Decisions are made through evidence, engineering judgement and open challenge. Graduates are encouraged to ask questions, speak up and build confidence by contributing early.

• On track for, or achieved, a degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or a related subject
• Technical skills in C, C++ or Python, shown through study, projects, hobbies, internships or work experience
• Interest in digital design, ASICs, verification, physical design, computer architecture or AI compute
• Motivation to learn modern silicon design techniques and industry-standard EDA tools
• Strong problem-solving skills, collaboration and clear communication
• Curiosity, ownership and hunger to learn, not instant expertise

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa applications for this role.

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 brings together deep expertise to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful progress in AI compute.

Join Graphcore’s Graduate Silicon Software Engineering Programme and start building the skills, confidence, and experience to turn your learning into real impact. Apply now.