What is the Graphcore graduate scheme application process?

Graphcore's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Fill in an application form and upload your CV, then Video interview, then HackerRank challenge, then Final stage interview.

Which assessment providers does Graphcore use?

Graphcore names HackerRank on its own careers pages.

Graphcore early careers: how to get in

Last checked 2026-10-03 against Graphcore's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Graphcore. How we check

At a glance

Graduate Programmegraduate scheme
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages
Intern Programmeinternship
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages

Graduate Programme

How Graphcore recruits

2027 Graduate and Intern Programme (applications open). 4 stages, from Graphcore's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Graphcore names them.

Fill in an application form and upload your CV
CV
Online application form with CV upload.
“Fill in an application form and upload your CV”
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Video interview
Other stage
A video interview, given instead of or as well as the HackerRank challenge depending on role. Live or recorded is not stated.
“Video interview and/or HackerRank challenge”
Source
HackerRank challenge
Online tests, HackerRank
A HackerRank coding challenge, given instead of or as well as the video interview depending on role.
“Video interview and/or HackerRank challenge”
Source
Final stage interview
Final interview
A final stage interview with members of the Graphcore team. The early careers guide says it has a technical element with coaching where possible.
“Final stage interview”
Source

Intern Programme

Same 4-stage process as the graduate programme above. Programme details

Visa sponsorship

Graduate Programme
Graphcore has named its 2027 graduate intake and is taking registrations of interest, but publishes no sponsorship line and no salary.
“Applications for our 2027 Graduate and Intern Programme opening soon.”
Intern Programme
Graphcore runs a Bristol and Cambridge internship alongside its graduate intake, with 2027 applications flagged as opening soon.
“Applications for our 2027 Graduate and Intern Programme opening soon.”

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Common questions

What is the Graphcore graduate scheme application process?: Graphcore's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Fill in an application form and upload your CV, then Video interview, then HackerRank challenge, then Final stage interview.
Which assessment providers does Graphcore use?: Graphcore names HackerRank on its own careers pages.

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