Does Graphcore pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Graphcore employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Graphcore. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Graphcore?

94% of Graphcore employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Graphcore 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Graphcore?

Software Engineer (14) , AI Engineer (7) , AI Applications Engineer (3) , Engineer (3) , Machine Learning Engineer (3) , Manager (3) , Silicon Engineer (3) , Anonymous (2) , Engineering Manager (2) , Field Engineer (2) , Intern (2) , Research Scientist (2) , Senior Software Engineer (2) , Software Developer (2) , Software Infrastructure Engineer (2)

What are the pros of working at Graphcore according to real employee reviews?

"Great people" ((in 15 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 10 reviews)); "Great team, lots of interesting challenges to solve." ((in 7 reviews)); "Good salary and benefits (if you work as expected)." ((in 5 reviews)); "Excellent opportunities to develop carrier" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Graphcore according to real employee reviews?

"Management is a mess and the incentives aren’t good enough to compensate for the chaos and lack of motivation" ((in 4 reviews)); "Leadership is great at gaslighting this fact, i.e., making you second guess what other companies would pay." ((in 4 reviews)); "Not sure if senior management were concerned with that though" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Graphcore layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Graphcore layoffs and their outlook for job security at Graphcore in 2026.

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Graphcore reviews

4.5

94% would recommend to a friend

(108 total reviews)

Nigel Toon

93% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Culture & values

4.4

Work/Life balance

4.3

Compensation and benefits

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Career opportunities

4.0

Senior management

Graphcore has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 108 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Graphcore employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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Reviews by job title

108 reviews

5.0

Nov 14, 2025

AI Server Verification - Cutting edge

Principal engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

* Fantastic Culture : Respects every individuals * Opportunity : Graphcore is building the most advanced AI chip and would be the best place to work in building the future together. * In the heart of the Bangalore Semiconductor zone * It is a Softbank's subsidiary with the best support system * Verification of Nural engines that support the largest workloads best benefits and great place to work

Cons

Nothing notable in the span being with GC

5.0

Nov 14, 2025

Professional

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive team environment where colleagues genuinely help each other. Good work–life balance; managers respected personal time. Transparent communication from leadership regarding hiring goals and org changes. Opportunities to work on diverse roles and build strong sourcing skills. HR processes and tools were structured and easy to work with.

Cons

Training for new tools could be more structured.

5.0

Nov 13, 2025

Fantastic Work Culture and Supportive Environment at Graphcore

Anonymous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at Graphcore has been a genuinely positive experience, largely thanks to the company’s strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being. The culture here is open, friendly, and built around the idea that the best solutions come from diverse perspectives and respectful conversation. Teams are encouraged to share ideas freely, challenge assumptions, and learn from one another—creating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Cons

Nothing as such I came across

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Jobs at Graphcore

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Staff Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Asset & Inventory Operations Coordinator

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