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Principal UEFI Firmware Engineer

Graphcore · Austin, Texas, United States · On-site

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About Graphcore

Graphcore has built a new type of processor for machine intelligence to accelerate machine learning and AI applications for a world of intelligent machines. Backed by Air Street.

About the role

This role focuses on developing system firmware responsible for platform initialization, hardware configuration, and reliability features across large-scale data center deployments. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Design, develop, and deploy UEFI-based firmware for hyperscale server platforms
  • Collaborate with ODM partners throughout the design lifecycle from concept to mass production
  • Integrate UEFI firmware into CI/CD pipelines enabling automated builds, regression testing, and static analysis
  • Develop firmware functionality supporting platform initialization including CPU, memory, PCIe, and system interconnects
  • Implement system firmware security features including root of trust, secure boot chains, and signed firmware updates
  • Develop platform firmware features supporting server reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS)
More about this role

About us

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 enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Principal Staff UEFI Engineer to design, develop, and deploy UEFI-based firmware for Graphcore’s hyperscale AI server platforms.

This role focuses on developing system firmware responsible for platform initialization, hardware configuration, and reliability features across large-scale data center...

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