About the job
Build the cloud platform that puts Graphcore AI systems into real use.
As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will develop and operate private cloud services for Graphcore teams and users. You will turn product and user requirements into reliable, deployed services.
Your work will support large-scale AI systems built from Graphcore hardware, high-performance servers, networks and storage. These systems help engineers validate, benchmark and optimise the platforms behind advanced AI compute.
You will use Infrastructure-as-Code, observability and automation to deploy, test and improve cloud infrastructure. You will also work with datacentre, software and product teams to keep critical systems performing.
This is hands-on engineering with real ownership. You will often work with pre-release hardware and software, where judgement and pace matter.
The team and culture
The Cloud Platform Team builds the systems that give internal users and customers access to Graphcore AI infrastructure. Work moves from requirements to deployed services, with engineers close to the users and systems they support.
You will work across Software Platform, Datacentre Operations and Product Development. Decisions are shaped by technical evidence, user needs and the realities of operating critical infrastructure.
This team suits engineers who take responsibility, speak up and move quickly. You will be trusted to work independently, solve hard platform problems and keep services available.
What we’re looking for
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant subject.
- Solid software engineering or IT experience, with proven delivery as an individual contributor.
- Experience managing on-premises or private-cloud environments.
- Strong Linux scripting and system administration skills across bash, Python, awk, sed, Ubuntu, RHEL and variants.
- Experience with Git, CI pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform/OpenTofu, Ansible or Packer.
- Hands-on understanding of cloud services, virtualisation, networks, storage, monitoring and observability.
While we have outlined a set of requirements, we value transferable skills and diverse experiences. If you meet most of our essential criteria, we encourage you to submit an application and showcase how your background makes you a strong candidate.
Benefits
· Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility
· Generous leave: Take time to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work
· Retirement planning support: Up to 5% matched pension
· Phantom equity: Share in Graphcore’s success
· Workplace experience: Enjoy thoughtfully designed office spaces for collaboration, with free food and an on-site barista to support your day
· Peace of mind protection: Income protection and life assurance to provide financial security for you and your loved ones
· Flexible benefits: Tailor your benefits package with a choice of additional options, including private medical insurance and dental cover
· Optional benefits: Dental cover, health cash plan, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, give as you earn
We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and recognise that everyone brings different strengths and perspectives. If you need any adjustments during the interview process, just let us know - we’re happy to support you.
Sponsorship
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa applications for this role.
Join the Team at Graphcore
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. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone.
Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore brings together deep expertise to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful progress in AI compute.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject
- Significant hands-on experience with 100Gb/s+ ethernet switch solutions
- Experience managing on-premises or private-cloud environments
- Solid software engineering or IT experience with a proven track record
- Experience working in AGILE and SCRUM frameworks
- Strong proven Linux scripting ability (bash, python, awk, sed)
- Strong proven Linux system administration (Ubuntu, RHEL and variants)
- Experience with version control systems (preferably Git)
- Experience with CI or testing pipelines (GitLab, GitHub, etc.)
- Understanding of cloud services technologies (APIs, virtualization)
- Experience with IAC automation tools (Terraform/OpenTofu, Ansible)
- Experience with container deployment and management tools (docker)
- Experience with monitoring and observability solutions (Grafana, Prometheus)
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently on critical infrastructure with minimal oversight
What the Team is Saying
Graphcore Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Private medical insurance, comprehensive dental/vision, a health cash plan, and mental wellbeing support are listed as standard, with day-one coverage and Spring Health/EAP support noted for the U.S. Life assurance and income protection add further protection for serious illness or injury.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible working hours and “unlimited annual leave” are explicitly stated. U.S. materials also note flexible PTO and 11 paid holidays.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a U.K. pension match up to 5% and a U.S. 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 6% (with a year-end true-up). These provisions signal a meaningful employer contribution toward long-term savings.
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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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.
