System Validation Engineering Intern

Foundation Capital; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Phantom equity

401(k) plan

Commuter benefits

Wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Graphcore is seeking a System Validation Engineering Intern in Austin for a 12-week summer program. You will validate server blades and racks for AI infrastructure, supporting test planning, automation, execution and debugging.

This role offers hands-on exposure to large-scale server validation with guidance from experienced engineers. You will work on post-silicon validation across hardware, firmware and platform components, triaging failures and tracking coverage.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in computer engineering, electrical engineering or a related field.
• Interest in large-scale server, AI infrastructure, rack or embedded system validation environments.
• Exposure to hardware validation or debug for server systems through coursework, labs, projects or internships.
• Understanding of CPU, memory, IO, BIOS testing or system-level hardware behaviour.
• Experience with Linux or server operating systems, plus automation using Python or Bash.

Responsibilities

• Support test planning, automation, execution and debug for AI compute blades and racks.
• Provision system components, triage failures and track validation coverage.
• Work on post-silicon validation across system hardware, firmware and platform components.
• Contribute to defining validation goals and documenting evidence of test outcomes.

Skills

Hardware validation

Linux

Python

Bash

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

Linux

Shell scripting

Job description

About the job

Spend your summer validating the AI hardware systems that will shape the next generation of compute.

As a System Validation Engineering Intern in Austin, you will help validate server blades and racks for advanced AI infrastructure. This 12-week, full-time summer internship is planned for May to August.

You will work on post-silicon validation across system hardware, firmware and platform components. Your work will help engineers understand system readiness, quality, performance and product risk.

You will support test planning, automation, execution and debug for AI compute blades and racks. You will also help provision system components, triage failures and track validation coverage.

This internship gives you hands-on exposure to large-scale server validation, with guidance from engineers solving real infrastructure challenges.

The team and culture

You will join the Blade and Rack Validation team, which helps ensure system readiness and quality at scale. The team works closely with firmware, silicon, systems and platform engineers.

Work happens through clear validation goals, lab-based testing, automated test execution, debug sessions and technical review. Decisions are driven by evidence, reproducible failures, coverage data and open discussion of risk.

You will own defined tasks with support from engineers who expect curiosity and careful thinking. As an intern, you will be encouraged to ask questions, learn quickly and contribute to practical improvements.

What we’re looking for

• Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in computer engineering, electrical engineering or a related field
• Interest in large-scale server, AI infrastructure, rack or embedded system validation environments
• Exposure to hardware validation or debug for server systems through coursework, labs, projects or internships
• Understanding of concepts related to CPU, memory, IO, BIOS testing or system-level hardware behaviour
• Experience with Linux or server operating systems, plus automation using Python or Bash
• Willingness to work in lab environments, collaborate across teams and seek guidance when problems are unfamiliar

While we have outlined a set of requirements, we value transferable skills and diverse experiences.

Benefits

• Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility
• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental and vision coverage to help keep you and your family healthy
• Phantom equity: Share in Graphcore’s success
• Tax-advantaged healthcare savings: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to help you make the most of your healthcare spending
• Peace of mind protection: Disability and life insurance to provide financial security when you need it most
• Retirement planning support: A 401(k) plan to help you invest in your future
• Commuter benefits: Help cover the cost of your daily commute
• Wellbeing resources: Access to wellness services that support your physical and mental health
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential advice and support for you and your family across a range of personal, financial and wellbeing matters

We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and recognize that everyone brings different strengths and perspectives. If you need any accommodations during the interview process, just let us know - we're happy to support you.

Join the Team at Graphcore

Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry.

As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone.

Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore brings together deep expertise to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful progress in AI compute.

Ready to spend your summer testing, debugging and improving the systems behind advanced AI infrastructure?