Graduate Firmware Engineer: Embedded Systems (C/C++)

Graphcore; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Flexible working hours

Learning & development

Job summary

Graphcore in Austin, Texas is seeking a recent graduate or early-career Firmware Engineer to join the BMC Engineering team. You will develop low-level and embedded firmware that supports operation, control, monitoring, and validation of advanced compute systems.

You will work with experienced firmware, hardware, systems, and software engineers throughout the development lifecycle, combining hands-on implementation with automated testing, lab debugging, hardware bring-up, and analysis of firmware

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

C/C++

Python scripting

Embedded firmware

Linux environment

Debugging methods

Communication skills

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in computer/ electrical engineering or CS

Job description

Graphcore in Austin, Texas is seeking a recent graduate or early-career Firmware Engineer to join the BMC Engineering team. You will develop low-level and embedded firmware that supports operation, control, monitoring, and validation of advanced compute systems.

You will work with experienced firmware, hardware, systems, and software engineers throughout the development lifecycle, combining hands-on implementation with automated testing, lab debugging, hardware bring-up, and analysis of firmware