AI Compute Systems Validation Intern

Graphcore; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphcore is seeking a system validation engineering intern for its 12-week summer program in Austin. You will contribute to post-silicon validation of AI compute blades and racks, driving test development, automation, and cross-team collaboration across silicon, firmware, and system groups.

The role focuses on end-to-end validation from test planning to debugging, with a full-time commitment from May to August.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with Linux and Python for automation and testing.
• Exposure to hardware validation or debug on server systems (x86/ARM).
• Understanding CPU/GPU, memory, IO, and BIOS testing concepts.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and large-scale test automation.
• Experience working in lab environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive post-silicon validation goals for AI compute blades and racks, including testcase planning and automation.
• Execute validation testcase runs, collect results, and report progress and risks.
• Provision and integrate system components (SoC FW, BMC, RMC, OS) for rack readiness.
• Triage test failures, gather debug data, and assist root cause analysis.
• Track validation coverage and continuously improve test processes and infrastructure.

Skills

Linux

Python

CI/CD

Test automation

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

OpenBMC

Redfish

Job description

Graphcore is seeking a system validation engineering intern for its 12-week summer program in Austin. You will contribute to post-silicon validation of AI compute blades and racks, driving test development, automation, and cross-team collaboration across silicon, firmware, and system groups.

The role focuses on end-to-end validation from test planning to debugging, with a full-time commitment from May to August.