Senior Software Engineer

Overview

Graphcore is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for its Debugger team based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. In this role, the engineer will help define and implement the next-generation debugging capability for advanced AI processors. The position involves adapting and expanding debugger functionality while resolving complex issues across software and hardware boundaries to support developers in building and optimizing workloads.

Who can apply

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role. The employer welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including engineers returning to the profession after a career break through returnship routes.

What you get

Employees receive flexible working arrangements and generous leave, alongside retirement planning support with up to five percent matched pension. Additional offerings include phantom equity, income protection, life assurance, and a choice of flexible and optional benefits such as private medical insurance, dental cover, a health cash plan, and a cycle to work scheme. The workplace experience features designed office spaces for collaboration with free food and an on-site barista.

Requirements

Applicants need experience using debuggers to resolve complex program issues and strong low-level programming skills in C, C plus plus, or Rust. A strong understanding of processor architectures, clear communication skills across multidisciplinary teams, and a proactive, self-driven approach to product quality are required. Familiarity with compiler toolchains, debugging protocols, Python, integrated development environment development, or PyTorch is also helpful.