AI Hardware Systems Engineer Intern

Graphcore; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphcore, a global leader in AI compute, invites students to join its Systems Engineering Internship in Austin. You will work across hardware, firmware and software, contributing to subsystem design, lab testing, system validation, automation, and performance analysis under expert guidance.

The internship offers hands-on hardware development experience and ownership of clearly defined tasks. You will document methods, results, and conclusions and collaborate with hardware, firmware, software,

Qualifications

• Enrolled 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 and measurement experience through coursework, research, student teams, internships, or personal projects.
• Experience with at least one programming language such as Python, C, C++, or MATLAB.
• Foundational understanding of computer architecture, digital systems, embedded systems, or hardware–software interaction.
• Analytical approach to problem‑solving and ability to document technical work clearly.
• Willingness to learn unfamiliar tools and seek guidance when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and testing of CPU and high‑speed I/O subsystems for advanced compute platforms.
• Run laboratory tests and measurements to evaluate performance, power, signal behavior, and reliability.
• Create scripts and tools to streamline testing, data collection, and analysis.
• Explore PCIe 6.0 and 800G Ethernet and how they support compute workloads.
• Investigate platform power, cooling, and energy efficiency, including liquid cooling.
• Use power meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or similar lab equipment under supervision.
• Analyze test results, reproduce issues with engineers, and document findings clearly.
• Collaborate across hardware, firmware, software, mechanical, thermal, and systems teams.
• Maintain test procedures, scripts, data summaries, and engineering notes.
• Communicate progress and technical issues while following safety procedures.

Job description

Graphcore, a global leader in AI compute, invites students to join its Systems Engineering Internship in Austin. You will work across hardware, firmware and software, contributing to subsystem design, lab testing, system validation, automation, and performance analysis under expert guidance.

The internship offers hands-on hardware development experience and ownership of clearly defined tasks. You will document methods, results, and conclusions and collaborate with hardware, firmware, software,