Graphcore
Hardware System Test Engineer
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About the job
Build the manufacturing test solutions that help every Graphcore system perform as designed.
This role exists to ensure our hardware is tested thoroughly from product introduction through to volume manufacturing. Your work will improve product quality and manufacturing confidence.
You will design and develop test software for advanced computing systems. You will work closely with hardware engineers, software teams, and manufacturing partners to deliver reliable test solutions.
You'll solve challenging hardware and software problems using data, engineering judgement, and close collaboration across the business.
The team and culture
The Product Test and Diagnosis team finds, understands, and manages hardware defects across chips, boards, and complete systems. The team supports products throughout manufacturing and into the field.
Day to day, you'll work closely with hardware design, software, silicon, and manufacturing teams. Decisions are driven by evidence, test results, and root cause analysis.
You'll take ownership of your work while sharing knowledge with colleagues and manufacturing partners. Everyone is expected to contribute ideas that improve product quality and test coverage.
What we're looking for
Essential
- Experience in manufacturing test of advanced electronic systems. Good understanding of the fundamentals of electronics.
- Experience with Python, C/C++, Bash, and Git.
- Experience using the Linux command line.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams such as software, silicon design and hardware design. Ability to solve problems in complex electronic systems.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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Desirable
- Experience developing tests for high-speed interconnects (PCIe Gen5/6, Ethernet)
- Experience of microcontroller development / debug environments.
- Experience in both NPI and volume manufacturing test solutions.
- Experience with Assembly programming.
- Basic Data Analysis skills
Benefits
- 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.
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Join the Team at Graphcore
Graphcore 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 want to help build the test solutions that ensure Graphcore's AI systems perform at their best, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join the team.
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