About Us
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.
Job Description:
- Classify product and test chip variants under EAR/ECCN framework
- Manage BIS license applications, WTEC calculations, and deemed export authorizations
- Build and maintain automated classification tool.
- Establish Technology Transfer Agreements
- Create workflow to reduce classification bottlenecks
- Handle export control screening for international shipments and customer transfers
- Design export control decision trees and classification workflow
- Develop product database with standardized identifiers (addressing industry pain point)
- Coordinate with Legal and Export Control SMEs on complex classifications
- Implement multi-jurisdiction compliance
- Manage restricted party screening and end-use monitoring
- Prepare for and support export control audits
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years export control experience in semiconductor, hardware, or technology industry
- Deep knowledge of EAR regulations, ECCN classifications, and BIS licensing procedures
- Experience with deemed export controls and international technology transfer
- Proven ability to automate manual processes (Excel, databases, workflow tools)
- BS/BA degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, International Trade, or related field
- Direct experience classifying hardware, software, and technical data under EAR
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with supply chain export controls
- Certified Export Compliance Professional (CECP) or similar certification
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers a competitive benefits package. 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.
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Graphcore Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical and dental insurance, with US plans through Cigna and Kaiser, HDHP options with employer‑funded HSA contributions, a health cash plan, EAP access, and dedicated mental‑health support. These provisions extend to family options in some regions, reinforcing broad medical and wellbeing support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a UK pension match up to 5% and a US 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 6% (with a true‑up). This pairing signals strong, predictable long‑term savings support across key locations.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off policies feature “unlimited” holiday in the UK and flexible, generous PTO with paid US holidays. Paid family leave for birthing parents and bonding further broadens time‑away support.
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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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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
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.
