Embedded Firmware Engineer Intern - Linux & Testing

Graphcore; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphcore is seeking a Firmware Engineering Intern in Austin for a 12‑week summer internship. You will work on low‑level and embedded firmware, applying C/C++/Python in a Linux environment to support advanced compute systems.

You will contribute to automated tests, lab experiments, and CI/CD workflows, with guidance from experienced engineers. This is a full-time internship that runs May–August, with a strong focus on hands-on hardware–software interaction.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• Foundational programming skills in C, C++, or Python.
• Understanding of computer architecture, embedded systems, firmware, or low-level software concepts.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and command-line development tools.
• Interest in hands-on firmware development, debugging, testing, and hardware–software interaction.
• Logical problem-solving and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, implementation, and testing of system and embedded firmware.
• Develop and maintain firmware and supporting software in C, C++, or Python.
• Support firmware development and debugging in a Linux-based environment.
• Create automated tests and scripts to improve validation and coverage.
• Contribute to CI/CD workflows for firmware development and testing.
• Plan and conduct engineering experiments and document results.
• Assist with hardware bring-up and lab setup, configuration, and testing.
• Investigate firmware behavior with debugging techniques and cross-team collaboration.
• Document test procedures, results, code changes, and findings.
• Follow coding practices and participate in reviews, communicating progress clearly.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Linux

Embedded systems

Education

CS/CE student

Tools

Git

CI/CD tools

Job description

Graphcore is seeking a Firmware Engineering Intern in Austin for a 12‑week summer internship. You will work on low‑level and embedded firmware, applying C/C++/Python in a Linux environment to support advanced compute systems.

You will contribute to automated tests, lab experiments, and CI/CD workflows, with guidance from experienced engineers. This is a full-time internship that runs May–August, with a strong focus on hands-on hardware–software interaction.