Principal Security Firmware Engineer

Develop and

maintain

secure embedded firmware using languages such as C, C++, and Rust.

Integrate cryptographic libraries and hardware security modules (HSM/TPM).

Implement protections against firmware tampering, side-channel attacks, fault injection, and reverse engineering.

Perform firmware security assessments, code reviews, and vulnerability analysis.

In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers a competitive benefits package. 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 seeking an experienced Principal Security Firmware Engineer to design, implement, and validate security mechanisms within embedded firmware and low-level system software supporting Graphcore’s AI compute platforms.

This role focuses on protecting hardware platforms through secure firmware architecture, trusted boot mechanisms, and secure firmware update frameworks while working closely with hardware, firmware, and security architecture teams.

Design and implement secure firmware architectures for embedded and hardware systems.

Develop secure boot, firmware authentication, hardware root of trust, and secure firmware update mechanisms.

Define threat models and security requirements for firmware components.

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 and Platform Security team is responsible for securing Graphcore’s AI infrastructure platforms across firmware and hardware interface layers.

The team collaborates with silicon engineering, hardware design teams, firmware developers, and security architects to implement trusted boot chains, secure firmware update mechanisms, and hardware-rooted security capabilities.

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.