Build the test solutions that help bring advanced AI hardware from design into volume production.
As a Staff Board Test Operations Engineer, you'll develop and deploy PCB assembly test solutions across our manufacturing network. Your work will help ensure product quality, reliability, and manufacturing readiness.
You'll play a key role in identifying defects early, improving test coverage, and resolving complex production challenges. The impact of your work will be seen in yield performance, efficiency, and product quality.
You'll lead the development of flying probe and ICT test solutions, support external manufacturing partners, and drive test platform deployment from NPI through to mass production.
This role offers broad technical scope across design, manufacturing, test engineering, and operations. You'll solve difficult problems and help shape how our products are tested at scale.
The team and cultureThe Product Test and Diagnosis team focuses on finding and managing hardware defects across chips, boards, and complete systems. The work spans manufacturing sites and products in the field.
Day to day, you'll work closely with design engineers, manufacturing teams, and external test partners. Problems are solved through data, root cause analysis, and hands-on engineering.
Ownership sits with the people closest to the challenge. Team members are trusted to lead technical decisions, improve processes, and raise standards across the organisation.
What we’re looking for- Strong experience developing and maintaining PCB assembly test solutions using platforms such as Teradyne, Keysight, TRI, or SPEA
- Deep understanding of SMT and PCB manufacturing processes, failure mechanisms, and test coverage principles
- Ability to debug complex issues across design, test, and manufacturing environments
- Experience working with manufacturing partners and supporting production test operations
- Hands-on experience with electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, DMMs, SMUs, and power supplies
- A practical approach to solving problems, improving yield, and driving continuous improvement
- Unlimited annual leave
- Up to 5% matched pension
- Phantom equity – share in Graphcore’s success
- True flexibility in how and where you work
- Office spaces designed for collaboration
- Free food and an on-site barista
- Health cash plan
- Income protection
- Life assurance
- Along with other benefits you can choose from (private medical insurance, dental plan etc)
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.
Join the Team at GraphcoreGraphcore is building the compute platform for the next generation of artificial intelligence. From advanced silicon to intelligent software, our technology is designed to unlock breakthroughs in AI and bring its benefits to every industry.
As part of the SoftBank Group, we’re backed by one of the world’s most ambitious technology investors, working alongside companies shaping the future of AI. Together, we share a bold goal: to help enable artificial superintelligence and ensure it delivers meaningful impact at a global scale.
At Graphcore, you’ll work with people who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Our teams bring together AI researchers, chip designers, software engineers and systems experts from a wide range of backgrounds. It’s an environment where we take on big challenges with curiosity and focus, move quickly and decisively, take real ownership of our work, and speak up to challenge ideas—stepping up to support each other and lead through action.
If you enjoy solving complex hardware test challenges and want to influence manufacturing quality at scale, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join Graphcore.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working and a generous annual leave policy. Alongside Taiwan's National Health Insurance scheme, we provide private medical insurance, life and critical illness insurance, and the option to extend healthcare coverage to family members. We also offer an annual health assessment allowance and eye care reimbursement to support your overall wellbeing.
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
- Strong experience developing and maintaining PCB assembly test solutions using platforms such as Teradyne, Keysight, TRI, or SPEA
- Experience developing flying probe and ICT test solutions
- Deep understanding of SMT and PCB manufacturing processes, failure mechanisms, and test coverage principles
- Ability to debug complex issues across design, test, and manufacturing environments
- Experience working with manufacturing partners and supporting production test operations
- Hands-on experience with electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, DMMs, SMUs, and power supplies
- Practical approach to solving problems, improving yield, and driving continuous improvement
What the Team is Saying
Graphcore Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is presented with day-one U.S. medical coverage, plus dental/vision, mental health support, and concierge services. Wellbeing extras such as an EAP and pet insurance broaden the health-focused package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a company-matched 401(k) in the U.S. and matched pensions in the U.K. Employer-provided life insurance and disability/income protection further reinforce long-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is framed as flexible or unlimited in multiple locations, with paid holidays and generous parental leave highlighted. Flexible hours are emphasized to accommodate personal needs alongside a hybrid model.
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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Hybrid Workspace
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.
