Technical Account Manager in Cambridge

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 Build the debugger that helps developers unlock more from Graphcore AI processors. As a Senior Software Engineer in our Debugger team, you will help define and implement Graphcore’s next-generation debugging capability. Your work will support developers building and optimising workloads on our advanced AI processors. You will adapt and expand debugger functionality, resolving complex issues across software and hardware boundaries. The tools you build will help internal and external users understand behaviour, improve performance and move faster. You will work closely with software, firmware, hardware, partner and customer teams. This role offers rare depth across processor architecture, toolchains and real developer workflows. The team and culture Work happens close to the technology, with engineers expected to investigate deeply, speak up and take ownership. The team uses Agile ways of working to keep progress visible and decisions moving. You will collaborate across software, firmware and hardware teams to identify debug feature opportunities. Decisions are shaped by technical evidence, user needs and the judgement of engineers closest to the problem. What we’re looking for · Experience using debuggers to resolve complex program issues. · Strong low-level programming skills in C, C++ or Rust. · Strong understanding of processor architectures. · Ability to communicate clearly across software, firmware and hardware teams. · A proactive, self-driven approach to improving product quality and functionality. · Familiarity with compiler toolchains, debugging protocols, Python, IDE development or PyTorch. While we have outlined a set of requirements, we value transferable skills and diverse experiences. We also welcome engineers returning to the profession after a career break, including through returnship routes. Benefits · Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility · Generous leave: Take time to rest, recharge and enjoy

About Graphcore At Graphcore, we’re building the future of AI compute.We’re a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale.As part of the SoftBank Group, backed by significant long-term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem.To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world.We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence. Job Summary As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer in the Applied AI team at Graphcore, you will contribute to advancing AI technology by developing and optimising AI models tailored to our specialised hardware. You will work on large scale systems where performance is critical to the success of our projects. Working closely with the Software development and Research teams, you will play a critical role in identifying opportunities to innovate and differentiate Graphcore’s technology. We seek engineers with strong technical skills and an understanding of AI model implementation at scale, eager to make a tangible impact in this rapidly evolving field. The Team The Applied AI team’s role is to be proxies for our customers, we need to understand the latest AI models, applications, and software to ensure that Graphcore’s technology works seamlessly with the AI ecosystem and at scale. We build reference applications, contribute to key software libraries e.g. optimising kernels for efficiency on our hardware, and collaborate with the Research team to develop and publish novel ideas in domains such as efficient compute, model scaling and distributed training and inference of AI models for multiple modalities and applications. If you're excited about advancing the next gen