About the job Design the high-speed signal paths that let advanced AI compute systems perform at datacentre scale. As a Signal Integrity Engineer, you will shape the electrical performance of Graphcore hardware platforms. Your work will help 112Gbps and 224Gbps SERDES, DDR and processor interfaces operate within demanding system budgets. You will develop, extract and simulate PCB structures across production systems and test boards. You will define launches, via structures, transmission lines, stack-ups and low-loss materials for future designs. This role spans simulation, lab validation and practical design influence. You will work from concept through prototype bring-up, debug, validation and support for manufacture. The team and culture You will join the Hardware Engineering team, working closely with PCB, package substrate, system architecture and supplier teams. Work moves through simulation, design review, lab evidence and practical trade-offs. You will be expected to own signal integrity decisions across complex board and package interfaces. The team values careful analysis, pace and clear communication when problems need action. Decisions are made close to the engineering detail. You will challenge designs, guide constraints and help teams reach the best performance possible. What we’re looking for · Strong experience in high-speed digital circuit development, with deep signal and power integrity knowledge · Experience with high-frequency SERDES design and validation, including tens of GHz operation · Expertise using tools such as ANSYS SIWave, HFSS, Mentor HyperLynx or similar · Ability to design BGA and connector launches, via structures and transmission lines for GHz signals · Hands-on lab experience using VNAs, high-speed oscilloscopes and signal generators · Rigorous approach to design, debug and validation, with strong ownership and communication skills While we have outlined a set of requirements, we value transferable skills and diverse experiences.
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About the job Validate the memory and system interfaces that keep advanced AI compute reliable under real product conditions. As a Validation and Debug Engineer, you will help prove Graphcore silicon and platforms work across the conditions our customers need. You will build deep understanding of our devices, boards and system behaviour. You will create and execute validation and debug plans for new hardware platforms. Your focus will include LPDDR5-9600, slow-speed interfaces, PCB issues, power behaviour and signal integrity. This is hands-on lab work with real ownership. You will investigate failures, tune memory subsystems and turn complex findings into clear actions across hardware and firmware. The team and culture You will work with Architecture, Silicon Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Firmware, PCB design, power and signal integrity teams. Progress comes through lab evidence, p
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Department · Hardware Test Engineering
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Graphcore
Graphcore has built a new type of processor for machine intelligence to accelerate machine learning and AI applications for a world of intelligent machines
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