About the job Build the cloud platform that powers Graphcore’s next generation AI systems. As a Principal Cloud Engineer, you will help develop, deploy and operate cloud services across Graphcore’s AI infrastructure. You will work on private and public cloud systems used by internal teams and customers. Your work will shape how high-performance AI systems are integrated, validated, benchmarked and optimised. You will help keep complex infrastructure reliable, observable and ready for demanding workloads. You will own significant technical initiatives, from OpenStack-based services to Infrastructure-as-Code automation. You will also mentor engineers and turn user needs into services that perform at scale. This role puts you close to pre-release hardware, advanced systems and real product challenges. The Team and Culture The Cloud Platform Team sits within Software Platform and works closely with Software Platform, Datacentre Operations and Product Development. The team builds systems for internal users and customers, often using new components before they are proven. Work moves through practical engineering, clear ownership and fast feedback from users. You will be expected to take responsibility, speak up early and lead critical infrastructure work without close oversight. Decisions are grounded in evidence from benchmarks, observability data and operational performance. The team values engineers who can think big, act fast and bring others with them. What we’re looking for Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant subject. Strong infrastructure or IT background, with private-cloud or on-premises cloud experience. Expert Linux system administration and scripting skills, including bash and Python. Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform/OpenTofu, Ansible or Packer. Experience with CI or testing pipelines, version control and cloud service deployment. Strong communication skills, with the judgement
Principal Software Engineer I - CI/CD - Platform Engineering Productivity
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£232,500–£357,500 / year for comparable Software Engineer roles in United Kingdom. Not employer-provided.
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Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI. What Is The Role : The Platform Engineering Productivity team operates the CI, CD, and Release infrastructure for the company. We ensure developers can efficiently and safely deploy changes across our various environments and at scale. In an age of AI, the landscape i
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation; If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role
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