Graphcore
What's It Like to Work at Graphcore?
What People Are Saying About Graphcore
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Innovation & Products: Work centers on custom IPU accelerators and a full software stack (e.g., Poplar, operators, cluster tooling), offering complex, hands-on systems problems many find rewarding. Ongoing development across performance and integration (such as Kubernetes/Slurm) reinforces a strong technical mission.
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Team Support: Colleagues are often described as friendly, approachable, and collaborative within non‑hierarchical teams, with internal mobility and knowledge‑sharing groups fostering a supportive environment. Social communities and inclusive initiatives further reinforce a sense of belonging across sites.
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Work-Life Balance: Flexible and hybrid working norms, trust‑based time off, and accommodation for personal needs (like appointments or school runs) are emphasized. These practices contribute to a generally relaxed atmosphere relative to the intensity of the work.
Graphcore's Benefits
Encourages autonomy and ownership from employees
Managers give public shoutouts and celebrate employee milestones
Managers offer consistent feedback loops
Transparent sharing of company-wide eNPS scores
Provides customized development tracks
Regularly scheduled promotion review cycles for employees
Defined policies promoting a professional, respectful workplace
Defined values and mission statements
Documented policies and procedures to protect employee privacy and data
Hosts in-person all-hands meetings
Implements team-based strategic planning
Leadership encourages open, transparent debate
Mistakes are treated as learning opportunities
Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration
Policies promote a low-ego, team-driven culture
Promotes a people-first, social culture
Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities
Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility
Offers a remote work program
We encourage office-based colleagues to work in the office three days a week, with the option to work remotely two days. Time together helps us collaborate, share knowledge, and network.
Provides work from home flexibility
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
We understand sometimes you may need to work remotely or flex your hours for personal needs, such as medical appointments or childcare. We trust you to act responsibly, be transparent, and deliver.
Utilizes a hybrid work model
