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 enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation.
Job SummaryJoin our dynamic Software Infrastructure team and take a pivotal role in scaling and managing our infrastructure. You will develop essential tools and services that empower our broader software team. Your contributions will enhance the build, test, deployment, and productisation processes of our Machine Learning Software components. Work with our High-Performance Computing (HPC) AI platforms and gain invaluable experience in distributed systems.
The TeamThe Build Engineering team is a function within the Software Infrastructure team, which focuses on the overall process of building and integration of the Machine Learning Software Stack. You will work closely with the QA and development teams to get an understanding of how our ML SW stack is built, helping to ensure good build practices, and proving that the stack works together and is reproducible in secure, sandboxed environments.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Developing and looking after our internal software integration system
- Develop tooling to support the build and release process
- Advise on best practices for the build, release, and distribution of Software
- Work closely with QA and the ML Software Stack to resolve any Integration issues, and providing fixes where necessary
Essential Skills
- Familiarity with C++ toolchains, library packaging, CMake
- Experience with Dependency management for C++ and Python projects
- Experience with Python (Developing tooling / Packaging / Dependency management)
- Debugging / Troubleshooting in Linux environments
- Good communication skills
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with Remote Execution (e.g. Bazel, Buildbarn)
- Experience contributing towards Open Source projects
- Experience with Buildstream (or similar Software Integration tooling)
In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristol office and have our own barista bar! 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.
Applicants for this position must hold the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support for visa applications
Skills Required
- Knowledge of Python, C++, or a similar programming language
- Understanding of build processes and frameworks
- Experience working in Linux environments
- Good communication skills
- Experience with remote caching and execution, such as Bazel
- Experience with build tools, such as CMake
- Experience with testing frameworks, such as PyTest or GoogleTest
- Experience with integration tools, such as Buildstream
- Experience working within the software development lifecycle
- Experience building and using containers, such as Docker or Podman
- Understanding of software architecture patterns
- Right to work in the UK
What the Team is Saying
Graphcore Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes private medical insurance, dental cover, a health cash plan, mental-wellbeing support, and in the U.S. medical, dental and vision options with mental-health services. Family coverage is available in some locations, indicating broad support even if dependents may involve additional cost.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support features a UK pension match up to 5% alongside life assurance and income protection, with U.S. materials describing a 401(k) and disability and life insurance. These provisions signal solid employer-backed long-term security across major hubs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off and flexibility are positioned strongly, with generous parental leave and an unlimited annual-leave policy on the careers page plus flexible PTO noted in U.S. hiring materials. Flexible working hours and hybrid arrangements are also highlighted.
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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.
