Graduate Performance Engineer

Graphcore

• $80K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field.
  • Foundational knowledge of software development and hardware architecture.
  • Hands-on experience through coursework, internships, or projects.
  • Ability to analyze technical problems and document solutions clearly.
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design and review of server- and rack-level systems.
  • Assist in modeling and evaluating software and hardware performance.
  • Collaborate with teams across hardware and software development.
  • Identify performance bottlenecks and develop testing solutions.
  • Participate in debugging and bring-up of complex systems.

Benefits

  • Work alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional teams.
  • Gain practical skills in performance optimization and design.
  • Opportunity to contribute to large-scale systems development.
  • Encouragement to apply even if not all preferred qualifications are met.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

As a Graduate Performance Engineer, you will contribute to the design, integration, bring-up, and validation of complex server- and rack-level performance of elaborate, large-scale systems. You will work alongside experienced engineers, software developer, and cross-functional partners while building practical skills in component, system and scale up/out performance optimization and design.
What You'll Do
  • 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, possible solutions and testing those outcomes.
  • Collaborate with many different teams across both hardware and software development and testing.
What You'll Bring
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline, completed before the role's start date. Equivalent relevant education or practical experience will also be considered.
  • Foundational knowledge of software development, hardware architecture and general understanding of performance implications.
  • Hands-on experience gained through coursework, laboratories, internships, research, student projects, or personal projects.
  • Ability to analyze technical problems, document your work, communicate clearly, and collaborate effectively.
  • Curiosity, sound engineering judgment, and a willingness to learn in a fast-moving, multidisciplinary environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Software and hardware architecture especially focused on performance implications
  • Familiarity with high-speed interfaces such as PCI Express (PCIe), DDR memory, or Ethernet.


These qualifications are helpful, not mandatory. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification.

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