About us 

At Graphcore, we’re building the future of AI compute.

We’re a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale.

As part of the SoftBank Group, backed by significant long-term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem.To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world.We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence.

Job Summary

As a Graduate Machine Learning Engineer in the Applied AI team at Graphcore, you will contribute to advancing AI technology by developing and optimising AI models tailored to our specialised hardware. Working closely with the Software development and Research teams, you will play a critical role in identifying opportunities to innovate and differentiate Graphcore’s technology. This role is ideal for someone who loves working hands-on with models, has a strong foundation in ML fundamentals, and wants to push the boundaries of AI performance in real-world systems. 

The Team

The Applied AI team’s role is to understand the latest AI models, applications, and software to ensure that Graphcore’s technology works seamlessly with the AI ecosystem. We build reference applications, contribute to key software libraries e.g. optimising kernels for efficiency on our hardware, and collaborate with the Research team to develop and publish novel ideas in domains such as efficient compute, model scaling and distributed training and inference of AI models for different modalities and applications. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Implement state-of-the-art machine learning models and optimise them for performance and accuracy, scaling to 1000s of accelerators. 
• Evaluate new software releases, provide feedback to software engineering teams, make necessary code fixes, and conduct code reviews. 
• Benchmark models and key model components to identify performance bottlenecks and improve model efficiency. 
• Design and conduct experiments on novel AI methods, analyse and report results clearly. 
• Collaborate with Research, Software, and Product teams to define, build, and test Graphcore’s next generation of AI hardware. 
• Stay current with AI research and actively engage with the broader AI and open-source community. 

Candidate Profile 

Essential:

• Bachelor’s/Master's degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Maths, Data Science, or related field. 
• Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch/JAX and strong software development skills. 
• Solid understanding of deep learning fundamentals — architectures, optimisation, evaluation, and scaling. 
• Capable of designing, executing and reporting from ML experiments. 
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, occasionally ambiguous environment. 
• Enjoy cross-functional work collaborating with other teams. 

Desirable:

Experience in one or more of: 

• Development of deep learning models including large generative models for language, vision and other modalities; 
• Low-precision/efficient compute; 
• Distributed training of large-scale ML models. 
• Experience writing high performance C++/Triton/CUDA kernels. 
• Contributions to open-source projects or published research. 
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and ML infrastructure. 
• Enthusiasm for presenting, publishing, or engaging in the AI community. 

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristol office and have our own barista bar! We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments. 

WE ARE AMDARIS 

At Amdaris, we bring together exceptional talent to deliver custom software solutions and drive digital transformation. Our acquisition by Insight last year has only solidified our standing in the market to become the leading provider of software solutions and paving the way for an exciting growth trajectory with ambitious future goals.  

Our expertise spans software development, cloud computing, IT strategy, and digital innovation, helping businesses optimise their technology and achieve their strategic objectives. With cutting-edge projects and a dynamic team, there has never been a better time to join us and be part of our journey to shape the future of technology.  

SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT (APPS & AI) RESPONSIBILITIES 

At Amdaris, we don’t just build software, we partner strategically with our clients to create intelligent, scalable digital products that delight users and accelerate business objectives. Our success is inseparable from our clients’ success, so we bring deep AI expertise and application-development know-how to every engagement. Across diverse industries and tech stacks, our consultants combine technical mastery with a passion for applying artificial intelligence to create next-generation apps and value-driven solutions.

We are seeking an experienced AI & Applications Solution Architect with a strong technical foundation and sharp business acumen. You will help organisations elevate their software strategies by embedding AI capabilities and modern app architectures into their products and platforms.

Key Responsibilities: 

• You will lead the review of client applications and their technology and product strategy.
• You will monitor emerging technologies, including AI, GenAI and machine learning trends, assessing their relevance and potential application within client solutions and strategies, and provide recommendations on adoption and integration opportunities.
• You will produce detailed reports providing guidance on enhancements, best practice, and risk mitigation. 
• Working directly with clients, you will interact with senior stakeholders to understand the business objectives and strategy; uncover and challenge technical requirements, technology approaches, methodology, security and tech stack decisions in line with business goals. 
• You will review and interpret architectural approach, infrastructure and data flows; assessing advising on best practice SDLC methodology and ways of working. 
• Investigation will include the review of architecture diagrams and technical documentation. 
• You will maintain effective internal relationships with sales, technical, product and delivery colleagues. 
• You will be confident in providing technical support during sales pitches and proposals and will help to identify and promote additional value add services. 

SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT (APPS & AI) REQUIREMENTS 

• Experience in software, application, and/or enterprise architecture methods and approaches.
• Experience in developing, deploying, and operating software solutions in the cloud. 
• Experience in a variety of programming languages and technologies. 
• Hands-on experience designing or integrating Generative AI solutions - for example, leveraging large language models, prompt engineering, or building AI-powered application features.
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Excellent communication skills, able to articulate product requirements and business strategy to a technical and non-technical audience and influence effectively in both spoken and written form. 
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills. 

LIFE AT AMDARIS 

• Private Medical Cover ✨ Your health is a priority and we’ve got you covered!
• Work from Anywhere Policy (EMEA) 🌍Flexibility to work from wherever inspires you! 
• Flexible and Hybrid working 🧑‍💻A balance between office days and home comfort. 
• Dog Friendly Office 🐾 Bring your furry friends along for the ride. 
• Competitive Employer Pension contributions 💼 We invest in your future, today. 
• Cycle to work scheme, Electric car scheme, Gym discounts 🚴 and many more flexible benefits to use at your leisure
• Health & Wellbeing app 🧘 Access mindfulness tools, positivity boosts, and wellness support anytime
• Monthly social and charitable events 💙 Build connections and give back while having fun.
• Beer on Tap!! 🍻Raise a glass to celebrate the wins.