Graduate Performance Engineer: AI Hardware & Systems

Graphcore; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphcore in Austin, TX is seeking a Graduate Performance Engineer to contribute to the design, integration, bring-up and validation of server- and rack-level systems. You’ll work with hardware and software teams to identify bottlenecks and validate performance improvements.

Starting September 2027, the role emphasizes problem analysis, clear documentation, and collaboration in a fast-moving, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related discipline.
• Foundational knowledge of software development, hardware architecture and performance implications.
• Hands-on experience from coursework, internships, research, or projects.
• Ability to analyze technical problems, document work, communicate clearly, and collaborate.
• Curiosity, sound engineering judgement, and willingness to learn in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, peer review, bring-up, and debug of complex server- and rack-level systems.
• Assist with modeling, design and evaluation of the complete software and hardware stack identifying performance bottlenecks and solutions.
• Collaborate with teams across hardware and software development and testing.

Skills

Performance analysis

Software basics

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

PCI Express

DDR memory

Ethernet

Job description

Graphcore in Austin, TX is seeking a Graduate Performance Engineer to contribute to the design, integration, bring-up and validation of server- and rack-level systems. You’ll work with hardware and software teams to identify bottlenecks and validate performance improvements.

Starting September 2027, the role emphasizes problem analysis, clear documentation, and collaboration in a fast-moving, multidisciplinary environment.