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 a best-in-class 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 a diverse set of 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.
We are seeking a principled and dynamic Lead Systems and Validation Engineer to drive end-to-end system validation for AI compute blade and rack platforms. This high-visibility role focuses on first silicon bring-up, system enablement, and post-silicon validation across hardware, firmware, and software domains. You will lead validation strategy, execution, and debug while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality, industry-leading AI systems.
The TeamThe Systems Validation team is responsible for enabling and validating Graphcore’s AI compute platforms from first silicon through production. The team works closely with system architects, firmware, silicon, and infrastructure teams to ensure system readiness, scalability, and quality at rack level.
Responsibilities and Duties- Lead system enablement including first silicon bring-up and integration of firmware and platform components to meet system architecture specifications.
- Develop validation methodologies, lab hardware infrastructure, system software capabilities, and debug tools for blade and rack-level validation.
- Triage and debug issues across bring-up, post-silicon validation, and production phases ensuring timely resolution with high quality.
- Define and own validation test plans, develop test cases, and drive execution across domains such as CPU, GPU, memory, HBM, and IO.
- Drive innovation in validation through development of tools, scripts, and improved methodologies to enhance coverage, efficiency, and quality.
- Enable comprehensive system verification by integrating storage, networking, and infrastructure capabilities within lab environments.
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams including system architecture, embedded software, hardware build, and ODM partners.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship, fostering engineering perfection and continuous improvement.
Essential:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Extensive experience in system validation encompassing initial silicon integration and HW/FW/SW validation.
- Strong understanding of industry-standard interfaces such as PCIe and CXL.
- Experience enabling storage and networking systems in lab environments for end-to-end validation.
- Deep knowledge of ARM or x86 architectures, SoC design, memory, RAS, and power management.
- Experience with system-level debug, operating systems, BIOS, and device drivers.
- Strong experience with Linux, Windows, and virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V).
- Excellent communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to lead multiple workstreams and deliver under tight timelines.
- Experience in technical program management and driving validation initiatives.
Desirable:
- Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Demonstrated ability working on complex system validation and debug in data center or rack-scale environments.
- Experience designing or validating AI/ML rack-scale systems.
- Knowledge of hardware development best practices and industry standards.
- Familiarity with emerging AI and data center infrastructure technologies.
- Experience collaborating with ODM partners globally.
Skills Required
- Extensive experience in system validation encompassing initial silicon integration and HW/FW/SW validation.
- Strong understanding of industry-standard interfaces such as PCIe and CXL.
- Experience enabling storage and networking systems in lab environments for end-to-end validation.
- Deep knowledge of ARM or x86 architectures, SoC design, memory, RAS, and power management.
- Strong experience with Linux, Windows, and virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V).
- Experience in technical program management and driving validation initiatives.
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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