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.
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. We are opening a new AI Engineering Campus in Austin, which will play a central role in Graphcore's work building the future of AI computing.
The Electrical Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing innovative hardware systems for AI/ML applications. We are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer with 2–4 years of experience in schematic capture, PCB design, and server hardware development. This role includes close collaboration with multiple partners to drive designs from concept through mass production. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across organizational boundaries, ensuring design quality, manufacturability, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.
This position is in Austin, Texas.
USA Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and financial future. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), disability and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, commuter benefits, wellness services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 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.
- Develop and maintain electrical schematics for various printed circuit assemblies
- Design and layout multilayer PCBs
- Work closely with partners to review designs, provide technical guidance, and ensure alignment with system requirements
- Drive design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and design for testability (DFT)
- Support server subsystem integration
- Participate in design reviews
- Support prototype builds, board bring-up, debugging, and validation
- Track and resolve design issues, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Ensure proper documentation, revision control, and engineering change management (ECO/ECN processes)
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 2–4 years of experience in schematic capture and PCB design
- Proficiency with PCB design and schematic tools
- Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design fundamentals
- Experience with multilayer PCB layout
- Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, logic analyzer)
- International and domestic travel as needed
DIFFERENTIATORS
- Experience with server platforms or data center hardware
- Knowledge of power delivery network (PDN) design for high-power systems
- Familiarity with signal integrity and power integrity analysis tools
- Experience with compliance and validation (EMI/EMC, safety, regulatory)
- Exposure to global manufacturing environments and supply chain coordination
- Familiarity with PLM systems and change management workflows
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 2-4 years of experience in schematic capture and PCB design
- Proficiency with PCB design and schematic tools
- Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design fundamentals
- Experience with multilayer PCB layout
- Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, logic analyzer)
- International and domestic travel as needed
- Experience with server platforms or data center hardware
- Knowledge of power delivery network (PDN) design for high-power systems
- Familiarity with signal integrity and power integrity analysis tools
- Experience with compliance and validation (EMI/EMC, safety, regulatory)
- Exposure to global manufacturing environments and supply chain coordination
- Familiarity with PLM systems and change management workflows
What the Team is Saying
Graphcore Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is presented with day-one U.S. medical coverage, plus dental/vision, mental health support, and concierge services. Wellbeing extras such as an EAP and pet insurance broaden the health-focused package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a company-matched 401(k) in the U.S. and matched pensions in the U.K. Employer-provided life insurance and disability/income protection further reinforce long-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is framed as flexible or unlimited in multiple locations, with paid holidays and generous parental leave highlighted. Flexible hours are emphasized to accommodate personal needs alongside a hybrid model.
Graphcore Insights
What We Do
At Graphcore, we’re building the future of AI compute. We’re a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale. As part of the SoftBank Group, backed by significant long-term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem. To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world. We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence.
Why Work With Us
Our team is at the forefront of the machine intelligence revolution, enabling innovators from all industries to build AI-native products to expand human potential. What we do at Graphcore really makes a difference.
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At Graphcore, we value wellbeing and flexibility to support a healthy work/life balance. Our hybrid approach encourages office-based colleagues to work onsite three days a week, with trusted flexibility built on trust and transparency for everyone.
