Hardware Platform Engineer Intern

Graphcore; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphcore in Austin is seeking a Systems Engineering Intern to contribute to hardware, firmware, and software projects for advanced AI compute platforms. You will work with experienced engineers on subsystem design, laboratory testing, system validation, automation, and performance analysis.

The internship provides hands-on experience with modern hardware development and system-level engineering. You will own clearly defined technical tasks with guidance and document your methods, results, and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program in electrical/computer engineering, CS, or related field.
• Hands-on lab testing experience through coursework, research, internships, or personal projects.
• Experience with programming or scripting language such as Python, C, C++, or MATLAB.
• Foundational understanding of computer architecture, digital systems, embedded systems, or hardware–software interaction.

Responsibilities

• Support design and testing of CPU and high-speed I/O subsystems for advance compute platforms.
• Run lab tests to evaluate performance, power, signal behavior, and reliability.
• Create scripts/tools to streamline testing, data collection, and analysis.
• Explore PCIe 6.0 and 800G Ethernet and how they support compute workloads.
• Assist investigations into platform power, cooling, and energy efficiency, including liquid cooling.
• Use lab equipment under supervision to collect data and verify results.
• Analyze test results, identify issues, and collaborate to reproduce problems.
• Collaborate across hardware, firmware, software, mechanical, thermal, and systems teams.
• Maintain clear test procedures, scripts, data summaries, and engineering notes.
• Communicate progress and issues per safety and lab protocols.

Skills

Hands-on lab testing

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

Computer architecture

Analytical problem solving

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Tools

Power meters

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Test automation

Job description

Graphcore in Austin is seeking a Systems Engineering Intern to contribute to hardware, firmware, and software projects for advanced AI compute platforms. You will work with experienced engineers on subsystem design, laboratory testing, system validation, automation, and performance analysis.

The internship provides hands-on experience with modern hardware development and system-level engineering. You will own clearly defined technical tasks with guidance and document your methods, results, and