Software Engineer in Build Engineering
For international applicants
Visa
No visa sponsorship: the posting rules it out.
Apply only if you already have the right to work there.
“Applicants for this position must hold the right to work in the UK.”
Work authorization
Local work authorization.
The posting indicates a local work-authorization requirement. Check the original requirements.
Your work rights
Confirm requirements with employer
- Bristol, United KingdomCambridge, United Kingdom
- Salary not disclosed
- Employment type: Full-time ·
Get similar jobs with visa sponsorshipIT & software jobs in the United Kingdom with visa sponsorship
About the employer
Expat Jobs has not reviewed this employer's identity. Check the original posting and the employer's own site before sharing documents.
Original listings by location
Pay, work arrangement and visa support can differ between locations.
Bristol, UK · Salary not disclosed
Full-time · Onsite location listed
Original listing for this location ↗Cambridge, UK · Salary not disclosed
Full-time · Onsite location listed
Original listing for this location ↗London, UK · Salary not disclosed
Full-time · Onsite location listed
Original listing for this location ↗Working in United Kingdom
Possible country route: Skilled Worker. A licensed sponsor, certificate of sponsorship and an eligible role are needed. Salary and English requirements depend on the application.
Outside the UK: usually 3 weeks after submitting the application, identity and documents. Sponsor preparation and appointments are additional.
What to check before applying
- Verify the sponsor. Confirm the employer can issue a certificate of sponsorship for this role.
- Check current requirements. Use GOV.UK for the salary, English, fees and maintenance rules.
- Complete the application. Prepare documents and the identity check; do not book relocation against a guaranteed date.
Reviewed 2026-10-14. Country routes are context, not a confirmation that this vacancy or your passport qualifies.
Description (EN)
About Graphcore
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
Join our dynamic Software Infrastructure team and take a pivotal role in scaling and managing our infrastructure. You will develop essential tools and services that empower our broader software team. Your contributions will enhance the build, test, deployment, and productisation processes of our Machine Learning Software components. Work with our High-Performance Computing (HPC) AI platforms and gain invaluable experience in distributed systems.
The Team
The Build Engineering team is a function within the Software Infrastructure team, which focuses on the overall process of building and integration of the Machine Learning Software Stack. You will work closely with the QA and development teams to get an understanding of how our ML SW stack is built, helping to ensure good build practices, and proving that the stack works together and is reproducible in secure, sandboxed environments.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Developing and looking after our internal software integration system
- Develop tooling to support the build and release process
- Advise on best practices for the build, release, and distribution of Software
- Work closely with QA and the ML Software Stack to resolve any Integration issues, and providing fixes where necessary
Essential Skills
- Familiarity with C++ toolchains, library packaging, CMake
- Experience with Dependency management for C++ and Python projects
- Experience with Python (Developing tooling / Packaging / Dependency management)
- Debugging / Troubleshooting in Linux environments
- Good communication skills
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with Remote Execution (e.g. Bazel, Buildbarn)
- Experience contributing towards Open Source projects
- Experience with Buildstream (or similar Software Integration tooling)
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristol office and have our own barista bar! 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.
Applicants for this position must hold the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support for visa applications
Never pay a recruiter for a job offer or a visa promise. Check the original posting and employer identity before sharing documents. Pay any legitimate government visa fees only through official channels.