Hardware Platform Development Intern

Graphcore · HW Platform Dev

Where: Austin, Texas, United States
Posted: Sep 23

Build your first real systems engineering experience on AI hardware you can measure, test and improve.

As a Systems Engineering Intern in Austin, you will contribute to projects across hardware, firmware and software engineering. You will help validate advanced AI compute platforms from subsystem behaviour to full system performance.

You will support CPU and high-speed input and output subsystem work, including lab testing, automation and data analysis. Your work will help engineers understand performance, power, signal behaviour and reliability.

You will gain hands-on experience with technologies such as PCIe 6.0, 800G Ethernet and high-performance cooling.

What they want

Current enrollment in a bachelor's, master's or doctoral program in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or a closely related field
Hands-on lab testing or technical measurement experience through coursework, research, student teams, internships or personal projects
Experience with at least one programming or scripting language, such as Python, C, C++ or MATLAB
Foundational understanding of computer architecture, digital systems, embedded systems or hardware-software interaction
Analytical problem-solving skills and interest in how hardware, firmware and software operate together
Clear documentation habits, constructive communication and willingness to learn unfamiliar tools with guidance

What you get

Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility
Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental and vision coverage to help keep you and your family healthy
Phantom equity: Share in Graphcore’s success
Tax-advantaged healthcare savings: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to help you make the most of your healthcare spending
Peace of mind protection: Disability and life insurance to provide financial security when you need it most
Retirement planning support: A 401(k) plan to help you invest in your future
Commuter benefits: Help cover the cost of your daily commute
Wellbeing resources: Access to wellness services that support your physical and mental health
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential advice and support for you and your family across a range of personal, financial and wellbeing matters