Embedded Firmware Intern: Linux, C/C++, Python

Graphcore; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphcore is seeking a Firmware Engineering Intern to join the BMC Development team. You will work on low-level and embedded firmware for advanced compute systems in a Linux environment, under guidance yet with significant ownership of technical tasks.

The role offers hands-on firmware development, test automation, and lab-based system testing from May to August, with a full-time commitment. Current students or recent grads in CE/EE/CS are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, a degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a closely related field.
• Foundational programming skills in C, C++, or Python.
• An 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.
• A logical approach to problem‑solving and engineering investigation.
• Ability to document technical work and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the 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 engineering environment.
• 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 well‑defined engineering experiments and record results accurately.
• Support lab setup, system configuration, hardware bring‑up, and firmware testing.
• Use debugging and diagnostic techniques to investigate firmware behavior and hardware–software interactions.
• Work with engineers across firmware, hardware, silicon, systems, and software teams to reproduce and resolve issues.
• Document test procedures, experimental results, software changes, and technical findings.
• Follow established engineering and coding practices and participate in reviews.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Linux

Firmware

Embedded

Education

Computer engineering

Electrical engineering

Computer science

Tools

Git

Job description

Graphcore is seeking a Firmware Engineering Intern to join the BMC Development team. You will work on low-level and embedded firmware for advanced compute systems in a Linux environment, under guidance yet with significant ownership of technical tasks.

The role offers hands-on firmware development, test automation, and lab-based system testing from May to August, with a full-time commitment. Current students or recent grads in CE/EE/CS are encouraged to apply.