Subject to alignment to the responsibilities and duties of the role
About the job
Help system software engineers do their best work while keeping delivery clear, focused and moving.
As System Software Engineering Manager, you will support engineers in Graphcore’s Gdańsk office. You will manage career development, coach individuals and help the team work with clarity.
You will also act as Scrum Master for the Drivers and Utilities team. You will facilitate planning, remove blockers and help engineers turn priorities into achievable delivery plans.
This is a management and facilitation role, not a hands-on development position. Your low-level software background will help you understand the work, ask better questions and support the team effectively.
The role sits close to system software, silicon and hardware development. That gives you real scope to connect people, improve collaboration and shape how delivery happens.
The team and culture
The Drivers and Utilities team builds custom host control software in Linux kernel and user space. Their work includes low-level C and C++ libraries and tools that help customers get more from Graphcore products.
Work spans teams, disciplines and locations. You will help engineers in Gdańsk stay connected, supported and heard within the wider System Software group.
Decisions are shaped through shared context, clear priorities and practical planning. You will work with the Product Owner, technical leads and Senior Engineering Manager to keep progress visible.
What we’re looking for
· Experience managing and developing software engineers through coaching, feedback and career conversations.
· Practical experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar team facilitation role.
· Ability to help teams plan realistically, remove obstacles and improve without adding unnecessary process.
· Experience working alongside Product Owners and technical leads, with clear role boundaries.
· Strong communication and facilitation skills in English and Polish.
· Background in Linux kernel, device drivers or low-level C and C++ software.
While we have outlined a set of requirements, we value transferable skills and diverse experiences. We also welcome engineers returning to the profession after a career break, including through returnship routes.
Benefits
· Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility
· Comprehensive healthcare and dental cover: Premium medical and dental insurance, with the option to extend cover to your family
· Phantom equity: Share in Graphcore’s success
· Fitness and wellbeing support: A fully funded Medicover gym card, giving you access to a wide range of gyms, fitness classes and leisure centres
· Financial protection: Death and disability insurance, providing financial security for you and your loved ones
· Retirement savings: Build your financial future, with a 4% employer contribution from Graphcore, alongside your own contributions
· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential advice and support for you and your family across a range of personal, financial and wellbeing matters
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 Poland. 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 help system software engineers do their best work across people, planning and delivery? Apply now to join Graphcore in Gdańsk.
Skills Required
- Experience managing and developing software engineers through coaching, feedback, and career conversations
- Practical experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar team facilitation role
- Ability to help teams plan realistically, remove obstacles, and improve processes
- Experience working with Product Owners and technical leads
- Strong communication and facilitation skills in English and Polish
- Background in Linux kernel, device drivers, or low-level C and C++ software
- Legal right to work in Poland
What the Team is Saying
Graphcore Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage starts day one in the U.S. with dental/vision and mental‑health support, and private medical insurance with wellbeing resources is highlighted in other regions. These offerings indicate robust core health protection.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a U.S. 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 6% (with a true‑up) and matched pension schemes up to 5% in the UK (and 4% in Poland). This breadth signals meaningful employer support for long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible working hours, trust‑based or “unlimited annual leave” in some regions, and U.S. flexible PTO with 11 paid holidays are emphasized. These provisions point to wide‑ranging time‑off options.
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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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.
