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About The Job
Turn complex electronic designs into the hardware that powers the next generation of AI compute.
As a PCB Design Engineer, you will help deliver printed circuit boards that enable Graphcore’s advanced AI systems. Your work will directly support products designed to unlock the next wave of machine intelligence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Working alongside experienced engineers to create PCB layouts
- Performing design checks
- Preparing manufacturing documentation
- Collaborating with electronics, mechanical, signal integrity, manufacturing, and test teams
This role offers the chance to build your expertise on technically demanding products while contributing to technology that will shape the future of AI.
The Team and Culture
The PCB Design team sits within our Hardware Engineering Group and works across the development of Graphcore’s hardware systems. The team transforms electrical designs into manufacturable, reliable, and well-documented PCB layouts.
You will:
- Collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines to solve technical challenges together
- Rely on engineering insight and careful review for decision-making
- Share ownership of quality as core team values
We value curiosity, clear communication, and continuous learning and fully support your professional development while opening meaningful responsibilities early in the role.
What We’re Looking For
- Practical experience or formal training in PCB design, PCB layout, or electronics design
- Familiarity with PCB layout workflows, design checks, and manufacturing outputs
- Experience using ECAD tools such as:
- Cadence Allegro
- Altium Designer
- Siemens Xpedition
- Similar industry-standard software
- Strong attention to detail; the ability to approach tasks methodically in documentation and quality assurance
- Juggling multiple priorities while ensuring clear communication across engineering disciplines
- Interest in developing your expertise in complex electronics and AI hardware systems
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Benefits
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible working – customise your schedule to balance professional and personal life effectively
- Generous leave policy – ample time to rest, recharge, and engage with life beyond work
Retirement & Financial Security
- Retirement planning support – up to 5% matched pension
- Phantom equity – opportunity to share in Graphcore’s success
- Income protection and life assurance for peace of mind protection
- Optional benefits including:
- Dental cover
- Health cash plan
- Private medical insurance
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Give as you earn initiatives
Workplace & Social Perks
- Prestigious and comfortable office space designed for collaboration, complete with free food and an on-site barista
- Rewarding atmosphere with a mix of community and individual recognition
Inclusion & Support
We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences, striving to build an inclusive environment where everyone can excel.
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Important Note
Successful applicants must meet the legal requirement for working in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship or assist with visa applications for this role.
Join the Team at Graphcore
Graphcore is at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence compute innovation, pioneering hardware, software, and systems infrastructure to accelerate next-generation AI breakthroughs and enable widespread adoption across every industry.
Background & Vision
As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is allied with visionary companies behind some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share an ambitious goal: "To enable Artificial Superintelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone."
Diverse Expertise
Graphcore’s teams draw upon a vibrant mix of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers, and systems architects. This dynamic combination facilitates progress in complex problem-solving and delivers groundbreaking solutions in AI compute.
If you aspire to help build the hardware behind next-gen AI innovation while growing your skills as a PCB design professional, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to join Graphcore!
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