Arianna Saracino shares her career journey at Graphcore.
Our compute systems are accelerating the AI revolution.
We're developing the AI compute stack to power foundational AI today and the next generation breakthroughs of the future, tackling some of the biggest challenges in computing with world-class engineering, research and software expertise. Our teams work across silicon, systems and software, turning ambitious ideas into products with the potential to transform industries and accelerate scientific discovery.
Innovation and ambition is part of everything we do. From silicon to systems and software, our engineering teams are delivering industry-leading performance, efficiency, and usability. Meanwhile, Graphcore’s in-house research helps keep our hardware and software ahead of the curve.
Joining Graphcore means working at the forefront of innovation in a rapidly evolving field, where curiosity, creativity and problem solving are part of everyday life. You’ll work alongside some of the smartest, most collaborative people in the technology industry, while helping shape the future of artificial intelligence.
Websites: https://www.graphcore.ai/
Careers Website: https://www.graphcore.ai/careers
Business Sector: AI Compute
HQ Location: Bristol, UK
Office Locations: Austin, Bristol, Cambridge, Gdańsk, Hsinchu, London, Milpitas, Taipei
Number of People: 850+
General Manager: Marcus McElroy
Chief Financial Officer: Nick Bishop
Chief Operating Officer: John Walsh
SVP Systems Engineering: Rami Sinno
SVP Silicon: Tim Ramsdale
Female Leadership:
Chief Marketing Officer: Sally Doherty
VP – Applied AI: Helen Byrne
Talent Director: Emily Rose
Even if you don’t see your perfect role right now, our Corporate Ambassadors are always looking to connect with women in tech from the SheCanCode community.
Many of our partner employers offer training, mentoring, and development to help women grow into their next tech role.
You don’t have to tick every box to belong here. Because potential matters more than perfection.
Register your interest and we’ll help get you on their radar.
We’re optimistic for a future where people live healthier, fairer, more informed, more sustainable lives. We see a world where our AI technology brings us into a new era of democratized intelligence that everyone can benefit from.
Graphcore technology lets innovators create the next breakthroughs in machine intelligence to enhance human potential.
The way we work together matters just as much as what we build. Our values shape how we solve problems, collaborate and support one another every day.
We think big, tackle difficult challenges and keep moving forward. We take ownership of our work, make thoughtful decisions and maintain momentum, even when the problems we're solving are complex. Whether you're a graduate or an experienced engineer, you'll be trusted to contribute, encouraged to share your ideas and supported to keep learning.
Our values give us a shared way of working – but they don't define who you are. We want you to bring your own experiences, perspectives and personality to Graphcore. It's those different ways of thinking that help us build better technology together.
Staying ahead of the curve is necessary if you want to prosper and achieve in business - it not only enables you to survive in business but to thrive as well. But how do you stay ahead in the rapidly changing world of AI?
We sit down with Arianna Saracino, AI Engineering Manager, at Graphcore to hear all about her career journey so far, stepping up to become a manager and the importance of staying ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving field of AI.
Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE+I) initiatives are an integral part of our commitment to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We acknowledge that our industry has historically been dominated by a narrow demographic, and we are committed to doing our part to change that and continuously work to ensure that everyone feels empowered to reach their full potential at Graphcore.
“I feel really lucky that collaboration is a big part of daily life at Graphcore. We are really good at sharing knowledge - every week there is a presentation or book group discussion on something so I am always learning from different people, with different skills and experiences. We also have a really supportive women's network which has undoubtedly helped me get to where I am today. I truly believe that diversity is key to our success as a company, so we strive to build diverse teams and celebrate achievements by women at Graphcore.” - Helen Byrne, VP, Solution Architects
“What I love about Graphcore is its diverse and inclusive environment and the positive culture overall where everyone is valued and appreciated. In my role as Software Release Manager, I get the opportunity to interact and collaborate with many sides of the organisation and I am very grateful I was given the opportunity to be part of the Graphcore family.” - Dionysia Antonakopoulou, Software Release Manager
“After working for years in the automotive industry. I was looking for a new challenge and came across Graphcore. I am happy I took the leap as work here excites me. There is always something new to learn. I find that Graphcore has really invested in its people and culture, there is a sense of team and ownership among us." - Jamila Shakir, Quality and Reliability Engineer
At each stage, we give you the opportunity to showcase your skills and meet with members of the Graphcore team:
· Apply
· Recruiter screen
· Hiring Manager interview
· Technical interview and/or HackerRank challenge
· Final stage interview
Interview stages may vary depending on the role. Interviews are usually conducted via zoom, with the final stage interview being in person. We encourage you to discuss any accommodation needs you may have during the interview process.
We have developed a strong culture at Graphcore that encourages people to come together through many shared interests and activities. You can take part in ML reading groups, board games, and book clubs. Join a morning yoga session, lunchtime run, after-work watersports, and other activities. And enjoy regular social events and year-round fundraising efforts, such as the “Graphcore Bake Off”.
There is a safe space for everyone to be heard at our company, including members of the LGBTQI+ community, women+ and other underrepresented minority groups within the technology sector.
We are proud to support all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
Github
Python
C++
Terraform
DockerHub
AWS
Bazel
Confluence
FastAPI
Gradio
HuggingFace
Jenkins
Jira
Jupyter
Keras
Go
Grafana
JAX
Kubernetes
LLVM
MLIR
ONNX
Prometheus
Pytorch Geometrics
Pytorch
Rust
Superset
Tensorflow
Flexible Working
Matched Pension up to 5%
Free snacks and barista bar drinks
Private Healthcare
Unlimited Annual Leave
Generous Parental Leave
Life Assurance
Dental Plan
Income Protection
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free Sanitary Products
Private Wellbeing Room
Self ID / Pronouns encouraged
Personal Development Plan
Education & Training Allowances 
Social Groups
