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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. \nAs 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. \nGraphcore’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. \nJob Summary \nWe are seeking an experienced Staff UEFI Engineer to design, develop, and deploy UEFI-based firmware for Graphcore’s hyperscale AI server platforms. \nThis role focuses on developing system firmware responsible for platform initialization, hardware configuration, and reliability features across large-scale data center deployments. \nThe Team \nGraphcore is a globally recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems. The company designs advanced semiconductors and data centre hardware that provide the specialised processing power needed to drive AI innovation, while delivering the efficiency required to support its broader adoption. \nThe Firmware Engineering team develops the foundational firmware responsible for platform initialization, hardware configuration, and system reliability across Graphcore’s AI compute infrastructure. \nThe team collaborates with silicon engineering, hardware design teams, BMC firmware teams, validation engineers, and platform architects to enable reliable server platform bring-up and operation. \nResponsibilities and Duties \nDesign, develop, and deploy UEFI-based firmware for hyperscale server platforms. \nCollaborate with ODM partners throughout the design lifecycle from concept to mass production. \nIntegrate UEFI firmware into CI/CD pipelines enabling automated builds, regression testing, and static analysis. \nDevelop firmware functionality supporting platform initialization including CPU, memory, PCIe, and system interconnects. \nImplement system firmware security features including root of trust, secure boot chains, and signed firmware updates. \nDevelop platform firmware features supporting server reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). \nBuild firmware interfaces supporting telemetry, firmware updates, and system management capabilities. \nCollaborate with hardware, BMC, security, and validation teams to ensure full platform integration. \nDebug and perform root cause analysis for firmware and hardware issues across lab and production environments. \nCandidate Profile \nEssential \nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline. \nStrong experience developing UEFI or BIOS firmware for server platforms. \nExpertise with UEFI, TianoCore, and firmware architecture design. \nStrong experience developing firmware solutions for hyperscale or cloud data center environments. \nStrong programming skills in C/C++. \nDeep understanding of DDR memory training, cache coherency protocols, and PCIe subsystems. \nStrong knowledge of server platform architecture including power delivery, thermal management, sensors, and FRUs. \nExperience implementing CI/CD pipelines for firmware development. \nExperience debugging system firmware using logic analyzers, JTAG, GDB, and similar tools. \nDesirable \nExperience developing UEFI firmware for ARM-based server platforms. \nExperience with EDK II codebase development and upstream contribution. \nExperience working with ODM/JDM partners on server platform development programs. \nExperience delivering firmware for hyperscale cloud deployments and production environments. \nUSA Benefits\nIn addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and financial future. 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