Senior Systems Engineer

About the job Explore how a next-generation AI architecture behaves from rack scale to data centre scale. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will investigate a novel AI computing architecture under demanding real-world workloads. You will work on problems where answers aren't readily known, turning curiosity into measurable evidence. You will design experiments, benchmark representative AI workloads and explore how hardware components and software interact at scale. When behaviour is unexpected, you will turn this into new measurements. Your work will help infrastructure engineers, architects and application specialists understand system behaviour, performance, scalability and reliability across the stack. You will also help develop tooling and automation to collect, analyse and visualise system metrics. You do not need to be an AI expert. You will need strong judgement, curiosity and a clear preference for evidence over opinion. You will love this role if you are someone who takes initiative, questions assumptions and enjoys working in areas where the answers are not yet known. The team and culture The System QA team is distributed across multiple locations. We work hard to stay connected and collaborate closely. Our daily team meetings feel more like a virtual coffee break than a formal status update with space to share ideas, ask questions, discuss discoveries and solve problems together. We value trust, autonomy and openness, and we understand that great engineers don't all follow the same career path. What matters is the quality of your work, your curiosity, and your willingness to explore challenging problems. You will have regular 1:1s with your people manager where you will have the opportunity to discuss things that matter to you. You will have dedicated time each week to focus on your CPD. The technical lead will provide direction and help set priorities, but everyone in the team is there to support each other. One of our core principles is tha

About the job Build the operating system that helps Graphcore scale quality, resilience and production readiness. As an Integrated Management Systems Engineer, you will help shape the Graphcore way. This is our integrated approach to practical, scalable management systems. You will turn ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 45001 and ISO 22301 requirements into usable ways of working. Your impact will reach engineering, operations, suppliers and corporate teams. Lead the delivery of the Integrated Management System internal audit programme, including audit planning and execution, reporting findings, agreeing corrective actions with process owners, and monitoring actions through to effective closure. The team and culture You will work with Manufacturing Operations and Quality, partnering closely with engineering, operations and process owners. Work happens through direct problem solving, clear ownership and practical decisions. This role needs someone who can move between standards, systems and real workflows. You will challenge complexity and help teams build processes that people actually use. Decisions are grounded in evidence, risk and operational reality. You will be expected to speak up, take responsibility and help Graphcore improve at pace. This Team work x3 days a week in the Bristol office. What we’re looking for · Strong understanding of ISO 9001 principles in engineering or technology-led organisations · Lead auditor qualification in ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 22301 or ISO 9001 · Experience designing or improving management system processes · Ability to translate standards into practical operating models · Experience working in complex product development environments · Structured problem-solving skills, such as A3, 5 Whys or Ishikawa Benefits · Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility, with an expectation to be in 2-3 days/week · Generous leave: Take time to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work · Retirement planni

Senior: GBP 73,500 - 99,500 Staff: GBP 97,300 - 131,700 Subject to alignment to the responsibilities and duties of the role - we currently have multiple positions available at both Senior and Staff level. About the job Build the Linux distribution foundation that turns upstream software into trusted Graphcore platform releases. You will help create the Linux distribution that powers Graphcore AI systems. The team produces production-ready system images from proven upstream distributions. Your work will shape how releases are built, validated and prepared for deployment. You will strengthen the engineering path from upstream Linux software to dependable platform releases. You will build and improve automated pipelines, run established Linux test suites, and diagnose issues across build and validation flows. As the platform evolves, you will introduce controlled configuration and tuning changes with evidence-led validation. This is hands-on systems engineering with visible impact. You will help define reliable processes for a new team building a critical part of Graphcore’s platform. The team and culture You will join one of Graphcore’s newest engineering teams, helping shape its culture from the start. It is a small, co-located team where ownership matters and progress is visible. Work happens through close technical discussion, practical problem-solving and evidence-led decisions. Ideas are challenged openly, and the best path wins regardless of hierarchy. You will report to a leader who values technical credibility and invests in people’s growth. The team moves with pace, takes responsibility and changes direction when the evidence demands it. What we're looking for Strong practical experience working in Linux environments Experience building or maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines for reliable engineering workflows Proficiency in Python, Bash or similar

About the job Define how Graphcore tests complex hardware before it reaches production and the field. As Principal Board Test Engineer, you will lead advanced manufacturing test strategy for complex Circuit Board Assemblies. You will shape how Graphcore improves defect coverage, diagnostic resolution and production quality. Your work will influence products, test architectures and manufacturing partners. You will define methods, evaluation criteria and technical approaches that help PTD move faster with confidence. You will design and direct test strategies across optical inspection, X-ray inspection, in-circuit test, boundary scan and functional test. You will turn complex issues into clear decisions for engineering, suppliers and CEM partners. This is a senior technical role with real ownership. You will set direction, mentor engineers and help Graphcore build stronger test capability for future products. The Team and Culture The Product Test and Diagnosis team detects, diagnoses and manages hardware defects across chips, boards and full systems. The team works close to design, manufacturing, silicon, software and systems engineering. Work moves through hands-on investigation, clear technical judgement and direct ownership. You will be expected to act fast, speak up and take responsibility for test strategy decisions. Decisions are shaped by evidence, design intent and manufacturing reality. You will help the team think big, challenge assumptions and raise engineering standards across disciplines. What we’re looking for · Deep expertise in manufacturing test for advanced, high-complexity Circuit Board Assemblies. · Strong knowledge of electronics fundamentals, CCA manufacturing processes and defect mechanisms. · Expertise in JTAG 1149.x boundary scan, iJTAG and embedded or processor-controlled functional test. · Experience architecting, programming and debugging bed-of-nails MDA/ICT and board-level test systems. · Capability to define test methods, evaluation fram

Graphcore is a globally recognized leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems. The company designs advanced semiconductors and datacentre hardware that provide the specialized processing power needed to drive AI innovation, while delivering the efficiency required to support its broader adoption. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, we are working to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure that its benefits are accessible to everyone. We are developing the next generation of AI compute, a large-scale system-on-chip (SoC) designed to power future high-performance AI systems. As the Director of Post Silicon Validation, you will be responsible for leading the Bristol team, enabling pre-production software to run reliably on new silicon quickly and efficiently, before showing that the silicon meets the highest standards of quality, reliability and functionality, ready for production deployment. Reporting to the Senior Director of Post Silicon Validation, you will manage, develop and grow the Post Silicon Validation team in Bristol, delivering post-silicon validation across the full AI SoC, working across silicon, firmware, and platform levels. The role requires a deep technical understanding, strong hands-on debug experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams. Responsibilities Manage, develop and grow the Post Silicon Validation team in Bristol: The Post Silicon Validation team is relatively new, with a strong remit and growing quickly to help Graphcore bring up new silicon quickly and effectively. Play a significant role in the definition, planning and execution of chip bringup activities: Develop and refine the overall post-silicon validation approach for our AI SoCs, ensuring reliable and timely delivery of validated silicon, architectural correctness, feature r

About the job Build the cloud platform that puts Graphcore AI systems into real use. As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will develop and operate private cloud services for Graphcore teams and users. You will turn product and user requirements into reliable, deployed services. Your work will support large-scale AI systems built from Graphcore hardware, high-performance servers, networks and storage. These systems help engineers validate, benchmark and optimise the platforms behind advanced AI compute. You will use Infrastructure-as-Code, observability and automation to deploy, test and improve cloud infrastructure. You will also work with datacentre, software and product teams to keep critical systems performing. This is hands-on engineering with real ownership. You will often work with pre-release hardware and software, where judgement and pace matter. The team and culture The Cloud Platform Team builds the systems that give internal users and customers access to Graphcore AI infrastructure. Work moves from requirements to deployed services, with engineers close to the users and systems they support. You will work across Software Platform, Datacentre Operations and Product Development. Decisions are shaped by technical evidence, user needs and the realities of operating critical infrastructure. This team suits engineers who take responsibility, speak up and move quickly. You will be trusted to work independently, solve hard platform problems and keep services available. What we’re looking for Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant subject. Solid software engineering or IT experience, with proven delivery as an individual contributor. Experience managing on-premises or private-cloud environments. Strong Linux scripting and system administration skills across bash, Python, awk, sed, Ubuntu, RHEL and variants. Experience with Git, CI pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform/OpenTofu, Ansible or Packer. Hands-on