Graduate Cloud Platform Engineer 2027
Overview
The Graduate Cloud Platform Engineer position is a permanent role based in Bristol, United Kingdom, featuring a two-year graduate programme designed for hands-on learning. Participants join the Cloud Platform department at Graphcore to work on high-performance AI infrastructure supporting internal teams and cloud customers. The programme begins in September 2027 and offers practical experience in developing, deploying, and operating cloud services.
Who can apply
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Electronic Engineering, or a related subject, completed by summer 2027 or within the two years prior to the start of the programme. Candidates must have practical experience using the Linux command line along with scripting or programming skills such as Python or Bash. Familiarity with Git or another version-control system is required, alongside a methodical approach to troubleshooting and communication. Applicants must already possess the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme without requiring visa sponsorship.
What you get
Participants receive a permanent role coupled with a structured two-year learning experience. The benefits package includes flexible working arrangements, retirement planning support with up to 5 percent matched pension, phantom equity, income protection, and life assurance. Additional perks feature free food and an on-site barista in the office space, an Electric Vehicle Scheme through salary sacrifice, and optional benefits such as private medical insurance, dental cover, a health cash plan, a cycle to work scheme, and give as you earn.
Requirements
Candidates must demonstrate their skills through coursework, dissertations, personal or team projects, open-source contributions, placements, or other relevant experience by detailing what they built, how they approached it, and what they learned. Applicants are expected to show curiosity about cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, or computer systems, with specific interests in networking, storage, containers, or observability.
How to apply
Interested individuals must submit their CV, a cover letter, and answers to the application questions. Successful applicants will be invited to complete a technical assessment, followed by in-person assessments in early spring for candidates reaching the final stage.
Key dates
The application deadline is midnight on 29th November 2026, though early applications are encouraged. Applicants will be notified of their application outcome by early December at the latest. The programme starts in September 2027.