Graduate Silicon Engineer 2027

Overview

Graphcore offers a permanent Graduate Silicon Engineer role as part of a two-year graduate programme starting in September 2027. Based in Bristol or Cambridge, the position places participants into one of four specialist silicon teams focusing on logical design, verification, physical design, or design for test. Participants work on real chip development for artificial intelligence systems, utilizing industry-standard electronic design automation tools and engaging in hands-on learning alongside experienced professionals.

Who can apply

Applicants must be on track for, or have already achieved, a degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics, though individuals with a curiosity for problem-solving and digital design from other backgrounds are also considered. Candidates must demonstrate good coding skills in C, C++ or Python, alongside an interest in digital design, application-specific integrated circuits, verification, physical design, computer architecture, or artificial intelligence compute. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the United Kingdom for the entire duration of the programme without requiring visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Candidates are required to submit an application featuring responses to specific questions, a curriculum vitae, and a cover letter. Successful candidates must complete a technical assessment following the initial application review, and those reaching the final stage must attend in-person assessments.

What you get

The permanent position includes a two-year graduate learning experience with practical tasks, technical feedback, and mentorship. Employee benefits feature flexible working options, generous leave, up to 5 percent matched pension support, phantom equity, income protection, and life assurance. Additional perks include an electric vehicle scheme via salary sacrifice, on-site office food and barista support, and a selection of flexible choices such as private medical insurance, dental cover, a health cash plan, and a cycle to work scheme.

Key dates

The application deadline is midnight on 29th November. Applicants are notified of their application outcome by early December at the latest, with final-stage in-person assessments taking place in early spring and the programme commencing in September 2027.

How to apply

Applications are submitted by answering the required application questions and uploading a curriculum vitae and cover letter through the application process.