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# Graduate SoC Architect

- **Company:** Graphcore
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Digital Technology, Ethernet, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, PCI Express, System on a Chip, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Rust (Programming Language), High Performance Computing, Information Technology, Hardware Acceleration
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=47ca0b9253273f1b

## About the Role

* Degree or equivalent experience, in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
 * Understanding of computer architecture or digital systems, gained through study, projects or internships
 * Programming experience in Python, Rust, C++ or a similar language
 * Exposure to hardware design concepts (e.g. RTL, Verilog, or VHDL)
 * Experience with modelling, simulation, or performance analysis
 * Interest in AI, machine learning, or high-performance computing
 * Familiarity with interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, or memory systems (e.g. DDR)
 * Interest in SoC design, AI hardware, high-performance computing or system-level architecture
 * Analytical thinking, clear communication and the ability to explain technical work
 * Curiosity, ownership and motivation to grow through feedback and practical engineering experience

## Description

Start your architecture career helping shape the AI chips of the future. As a 2026 Graduate SoC Architecture Engineer, you will help define, model and evaluate complex sub-systems for Graphcore's next-generation AI acceleration hardware.

You will discover how product requirements become architectural choices, develop trade-offs and silicon-ready specifications. Your work will support high-performance, highly integrated SoC designs used in advanced AI compute.

You will contribute to specifications, modelling, simulation, validation and technical analysis. You may also support IP evaluation, silicon bring-up, testing and performance investigations.

You do not need to arrive as an expert. We are looking for graduates with strong fundamentals, curiosity and the aim to learn from real architecture work.

The Team & Culture

The Silicon Architecture team defines how critical SoC sub-systems behave, connect and perform. The team works closely with silicon design, verification, hardware and software engineers.

Work happens through technical discussion, modelling, documentation, review and careful evaluation of design choices. You will learn from experienced architects while taking ownership of well-scoped tasks early.

Decisions are shaped by evidence, system impact and clear engineering judgement. Graduates are encouraged to ask questions, test assumptions and communicate ideas clearly.


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