About the job
Build system tests that prove Graphcore’s software works across the full stack.
As a System Software Engineer in Test, you will develop integration and system tests across firmware and device drivers. Your work will help validate the software foundations behind Graphcore’s next-generation products.
You will design, automate and report tests for complex system features. You will also manage hardware resources, develop packaging solutions and improve CI/CD pipelines.
This role gives you direct exposure to low level software, hardware and cross-team integration. You will learn quickly, solve practical problems and help raise release confidence across the system software stack.
The team and culture
You will join the integration and system test team within System Software QA. The team verifies integrated components across BMC, firmware and Linux device drivers.
Work happens through close partnership with developers and QA engineers. You will turn real use cases into integration and acceptance tests that protect product quality.
Decisions are made through technical discussion, review and clear evidence. You will take responsibility for your work, speak up early and move important tests forward.
What we’re looking for
· Experience in low level system testing and integration solutions.
· Test development capability using C/C++ and Python.
· Experience with CI/CD, build tools and modern testing practices.
· Ability to develop integration and acceptance tests from real use cases.
· Strong communication skills, with the ability to document technical work clearly.
· Curiosity to work close to hardware, firmware, drivers and complex system behaviour.
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.
Ready to build the system tests that help Graphcore release trusted software? Apply now to join the team.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of industry experience in validating Linux kernel and/or device drivers
- Proficiency in test development using C++ and Python programming languages
- Experience with CI/CD, build tools, and modern testing practices
- Strong communication skills and the ability to detail technical processes effectively
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.
