Staff Hardware System Test Engineer

Graphcore

Staff Hardware System Test Engineer Overview

Company Name Graphcore
Job Role Staff Hardware System Test Engineer
Qualifications Not Specified
Category IT Jobs
Job Type Full Time
Location Bristol

As a Staff Hardware System Test Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing manufacturing test solutions that ensure the delivery of high-quality AI hardware at production scale. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and reliability of products reaching customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Creating tools, test content, and diagnostics to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
  • Designing test software and approaches while addressing complex hardware issues.
  • Working closely with hardware, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams to improve test coverage and quickly diagnose problems.
  • Influencing engineering decisions and raising technical standards across the organization.

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

  • Significant experience in developing and deploying manufacturing test solutions for high-performance servers or similar large-scale compute hardware.
  • Strong technical leadership skills, with a history of managing substantial technical projects and collaborating across teams without direct management authority.
  • A solid understanding of silicon, board, and system design to effectively define manufacturing test coverage and lead complex debugging efforts.
  • Excellent collaboration skills, with experience working with internal software, firmware, and platform teams to enhance testability and diagnosability.
  • Hands-on experience with Linux, OpenBMC, and vendor-specific test tools in lab and manufacturing environments.
  • Strong software engineering skills, including scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash), to build reliable test infrastructure.

Desirable qualifications include familiarity with rack-scale systems, experience in improving manufacturing KPIs through data-driven optimization, and knowledge of open-source tools for manufacturing testing and diagnostics.

Graphcore offers a range of benefits, including unlimited annual leave, a matched pension scheme, phantom equity options, and flexible working arrangements. You will also enjoy collaborative office spaces, free food, health cash plans, and additional benefits such as private medical insurance and dental plans.

Join a diverse and inclusive team that values different backgrounds and experiences. Graphcore is committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to the future of AI technology.

If you are passionate about solving complex hardware challenges and want to influence the testing and delivery of advanced AI systems, we encourage you to apply now.


Degree Requirement: Not Specified

Visa Sponsorship May be

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