Principal BMC Firmware Developer

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 a Principal BMC Firmware Engineer to lead the architecture and development of OpenBMC-based management firmware for hyperscale AI server platforms.

This role focuses on building scalable platform management firmware that enables system monitoring, telemetry, power and thermal management, and lifecycle management across large-scale data center deployments.

The Team

Graphcore 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.

The Firmware Engineering team develops platform management firmware responsible for monitoring, controlling, and servicing Graphcore’s AI compute infrastructure.

The team collaborates closely with hardware engineering, silicon teams, platform architects, and validation teams to deliver reliable firmware across server and rack-scale systems.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead the architecture and development of OpenBMC firmware for hyperscale server platforms.

• Enable hardware integration including power management, sensors, FRU inventory, and device management.