
About Graphcore
Accelerating AI with efficient, powerful technology
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in Bristol, UK with 201-500 employees
- $682 million raised in Series D funding
- Developing an AI supercomputer set to debut in 2024
- Specializes in AI accelerators for deep learning and computer vision
Graphcore, headquartered in Bristol, UK, is a leading player in the artificial intelligence sector, specializing in AI accelerators designed to enhance machine learning efficiency. With over $682 million raised in Series D funding, Graphcore is developing an AI supercomputer set to launch in 2024, a...
🎁 Benefits
Graphcore offers flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance, along with Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for employees and their famili...
🌟 Culture
Graphcore's culture is centered around sustainability and innovation in AI technology. The company focuses on developing energy-efficient solutions th...
Overview
Graphcore is hiring an AI SoC Validation / Bring-up Lead to oversee pre-production software reliability on new silicon. You'll work across silicon, firmware, and platform levels. This role requires deep technical understanding and strong hands-on debug experience.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a deep technical understanding of system-on-chip (SoC) architectures and validation processes — your experience includes leading teams in post-silicon validation and ensuring high standards of quality and reliability. You possess strong hands-on debug experience, allowing you to quickly identify and resolve issues that arise during the validation process.
Your collaborative nature enables you to work effectively with hardware, software, and systems teams — you understand the importance of cross-functional communication and are skilled at bridging gaps between different technical disciplines. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation is key, and you are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
Desirable
Experience with AI compute systems or similar high-performance computing environments would be a significant advantage — familiarity with the latest advancements in AI technology and hardware design will help you excel in this role.
What you'll do
As the AI SoC Validation Lead, you will be responsible for enabling pre-production software to run reliably on new silicon — your leadership will guide a team through the complexities of post-silicon validation, ensuring that the silicon meets the highest standards before production deployment. You will oversee the validation process across silicon, firmware, and platform levels, ensuring that all components work seamlessly together.
You will lead efforts to develop and implement validation strategies that align with Graphcore's vision of powering the next generation of AI systems — your role will involve hands-on debugging and testing, as well as mentoring team members to foster their growth and development. You will collaborate closely with various teams to ensure that the validation process is efficient and effective, contributing to the overall success of the project.
What we offer
Graphcore provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is at the forefront — you will be part of a team that is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI technology. We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth, as well as a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in our mission to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and make its benefits accessible to everyone.
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