Graduate Firmware Engineer at Graphcore in Austin, Texas, United States

Job description

• We are looking for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to join the BMC Engineering team as a Graduate Firmware Engineer. You will develop low-level and embedded firmware that supports the operation, control, monitoring, and validation of advanced compute systems.
• You will work with experienced firmware, hardware, systems, and software engineers throughout the development lifecycle. The role combines hands-on implementation with automated testing, lab-based debugging, hardware bring-up, and analysis of interactions between firmware and the underlying platform.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and maintain system and embedded firmware in C, C++, or Python.
• Take ownership of defined firmware features and deliver them from requirements and design through implementation, validation, and documentation.
• Develop and debug firmware in a Linux-based engineering environment using appropriate diagnostic tools and techniques.
• Create automated tests and scripts that improve firmware validation, test coverage, and engineering efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous integration and delivery workflows for firmware development and testing.
• Plan and conduct engineering experiments, analyze test data, and communicate findings clearly.
• Support lab setup, system configuration, hardware bring-up, and firmware validation on development platforms.
• Investigate firmware behavior and hardware-software interactions, identify root causes, and implement verified fixes.
• Work across BMC, firmware, hardware, silicon, systems, and software teams to reproduce and resolve technical issues.
• Write clear design notes, test procedures, change descriptions, and technical findings.
• Follow established engineering and coding practices and contribute constructively to code and design reviews.

Requirements

• A bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a closely related field, completed recently or expected before the role begins.
• A strong foundation in C or C++ and working knowledge of Python or another scripting language.
• Understanding of computer architecture, embedded systems, firmware, and low-level software concepts.
• Familiarity with Linux environments, command-line development tools, and version-control systems.
• Experience applying structured debugging methods to software, firmware, or hardware-software problems.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements, break work into manageable tasks, and deliver reliable results with appropriate guidance.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines.
• Curiosity, sound engineering judgment, and willingness to learn new technologies, tools, and development methods.
• Academic, internship, or personal project experience developing embedded software or firmware.
• Experience with microcontrollers, embedded processors, system-level firmware, or hardware bring-up.
• Experience using lab equipment to test or debug hardware-based systems.
• Experience with automated testing, Python scripting, or continuous integration workflows.
• Exposure to baseboard management controllers, platform management, data center hardware, or high-speed compute systems.
• Experience debugging interfaces or interactions between hardware and software.
• These qualifications are helpful, not required. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification.

Skills

Required

• C
• C++
• Python
• Scripting languages
• Computer architecture
• Embedded systems
• Firmware
• Low-level software concepts
• Linux environments
• Command-line development tools
• Version-control systems
• Structured debugging methods

Preferred

• Microcontrollers
• Embedded processors
• System-level firmware
• Hardware bring-up
• Lab equipment usage
• Automated testing
• Python scripting
• Continuous integration workflows

Benefits

• Graphcore offers competitive compensation and programs designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, flexibility, and development. Benefits for eligible U.S. employees may include:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus mental health, wellness, and employee assistance resources.
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, together with company-provided life and disability coverage.
• Paid time off, company holidays, flexible working hours, parental leave, and learning and career-development resources.
• Benefits vary by work location, employment status, and plan eligibility and are subject to the terms of the applicable plans and company policies. This overview is not a contract or guarantee of benefits.