Graduate Software Engineer, UX 2027

Overview

Graphcore offers a permanent Graduate Software Engineer, UX role based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This position is part of a two-year graduate programme designed to provide hands-on learning, ownership, and professional development within the Core department. Participants collaborate with senior designers, engineers, and product managers to build user experience and user interface skills for AI compute software.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold a degree in UX, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, or a related discipline. Candidates are required to have UX or UI design experience alongside a portfolio demonstrating their design process, visual skills, and UX thinking. This experience can be gained through personal projects, academic work, placements, or internships. Additionally, 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

The position is a permanent employment opportunity featuring flexible working arrangements and a package of benefits. Perks include a pension scheme with up to 5% matched contributions, phantom equity, income protection, life assurance, and an Electric Vehicle Scheme via salary sacrifice. Employees also have access to office spaces with free food and an on-site barista, alongside 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 be proficient in design tools such as Adobe XD or Figma. Strong communication and collaboration skills are necessary, as well as an interest in designing complex, technical, or business-to-business software products. Applicants must submit a CV, a cover letter, and responses to application questions, accompanied by a portfolio that details the problems explored, approaches taken, design decisions made, and lessons learned.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the stated deadline. The hiring process includes application reviews with outcomes communicated by early December at the latest, followed by a technical assessment for successful candidates. Final-stage candidates will be invited to attend in-person assessments during early spring.

Key dates

The start date for the programme is September 2027. The application deadline is midnight on 29th November 2026.