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.
We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Test Framework Software Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain robust test automation solutions that drive hardware quality and reliability across our AI hardware platforms. This role focuses on building scalable automation frameworks, translating hardware specifications into test solutions, and enabling efficient validation across development and production environments.
The TeamYou will work closely with hardware, systems, and product engineering teams to ensure high-quality validation of complex AI systems. The team operates across hardware platforms, system validation, and production test environments.
Responsibilities and Duties- Design, implement, and extend test automation frameworks for hardware qualification and validation.
- Translate hardware specifications into scalable, maintainable automated test suites.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure test coverage meets product and quality requirements.
- Debug and troubleshoot issues in automation frameworks across environments and platforms.
- Develop tooling to process, analyze, and visualize test data for actionable insights.
- Optimize test execution efficiency and improve validation methodologies.
- Communicate technical status, risks, and insights to engineering stakeholders.
Candidate ProfileEssential:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Proven Experience in automation systems, test frameworks, or infrastructure.
- Strong proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
- Experience with Linux/Unix environments and hardware testing frameworks.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in cross-functional teams.
- Experience building scalable, maintainable, and reliable automation systems.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Desirable:
- Experience with test orchestration systems or automation infrastructure.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git).
- Background in AI hardware, embedded systems, or BMC environments.
- Experience integrating automated testing into manufacturing or deployment systems.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Proven experience in automation systems, test frameworks, or infrastructure
- Strong proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages
- Experience with Linux/Unix environments and hardware testing frameworks
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
- Experience building scalable, maintainable, and reliable automation systems
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience with test orchestration systems or automation infrastructure
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git)
- Background in AI hardware, embedded systems, or BMC environments
- Experience integrating automated testing into manufacturing or deployment systems
What the Team is Saying
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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