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# Senior Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Graphcore
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Application Packaging, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Real-Time Operating Systems, System Software, Build Tools
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/senior-firmware-engineer/graphcore-job107852730

## About the Role

· Strong embedded software engineering experience using C or C++
· Experience designing and implementing real-time embedded systems using Zephyr or a similar RTOS
· Proven ability to understand, build and debug complex embedded platforms
· Clear problem-solving skills and the ability to drive outcomes independently
· Strong communication skills, including documenting complex system designs clearly
· Solid understanding of Continuous Integration, build systems and software packaging best practices

While we have outlined a set of requirements, we value transferable skills and diverse experiences. We also welcome engineers returning to the profession after a career break, including through returnship routes.

## Description

As a Staff Firmware Engineer, you will design, develop and deliver firmware for Graphcore's next generation products. Your work will sit close to the hardware and shape how our systems boot, run and communicate.

You will help build the software that supports complete hardware bootup, silicon interaction, telemetry and monitoring. Your code will connect silicon, drivers, host systems and datacentre operations.

You will take part in technical design discussions across Graphcore and with partners. You will also help engineers solve complex firmware problems and raise engineering standards across the team.

This role suits someone who wants deep technical ownership, real system complexity and the chance to influence product delivery.

Team and Culture

The Firmware team writes the software that enables Graphcore hardware and silicon to start, operate and report reliably. The work is practical, technical and close to the product.

Engineers are expected to own outcomes, speak up in design discussions and move work forward. Decisions are shaped through technical debate, code reviews and Agile ceremonies.

You will work with firmware specialists, system software engineers, partners and wider product teams. The pace is focused, with responsibility shared by people who understand the detail.


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