Hardware Summer Intern 2027

Overview

Graphcore offers a 12-week summer internship within the HW Circuit Design department based in Bristol, United Kingdom. Participants gain hands-on experience working on real projects that explore the electronic hardware behind AI compute platforms, focusing on areas such as Hardware Design and Signal Integrity. Interns tackle challenging problems and collaborate with a supportive team of experienced engineers, with potential opportunities to join a graduate programme after graduation depending on performance and available roles.

Who can apply

Applicants must be currently studying towards a degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical discipline. Candidates are required to possess strong electrical and electronic engineering foundations, a logical approach to unfamiliar problems, and practical engineering experience gained through university projects, laboratory work, personal projects, or activities like robotics, Formula Student, or engineering societies. Previous industry experience and professional tool familiarity are not required. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme without requiring visa sponsorship, as work visas cannot be sponsored for Early Careers opportunities.

What you get

The internship provides a monthly salary of 2500 GBP for the duration of the 12-week programme. Additional benefits include flexible working options, 5 days of annual leave, and access to the online learning platform O'Reilly. In-office amenities feature free food, ice cream, an on-site barista, and collaborative workspaces.

Requirements

Candidates must submit an application consisting of answers to application questions, a CV, and a cover letter. Applicants must also possess the legal right to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship.

How to apply

Applications are submitted by uploading a CV, a cover letter, and answers to application questions. Following application review, successful candidates are invited to complete a technical assessment, and those reaching the final stage attend in-person assessments in early spring.

Key dates

The application deadline is midnight on 29th November, and early applications are encouraged as positions may close prior to the deadline. Applicants are notified of their application outcome by early December at the latest. The internship programme starts in June 2027.