Find Your Next
Big Opportunity

JOB

Graphcore

1743 Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Board-Level Hardware Validation Engineer to define and execute the validation and verification of complex electronic systems throughout the product lifecycle. This role is responsible for defining validation strategies, developing test plans, executing hands-on testing, analyzing failures, and working directly with ODM partners to ensure products meet performance, reliability, quality, and compliance requirements before mass production. The ideal candidate combines strong electrical engineering fundamentals with practical lab expertise and is comfortable personally performing validation activities while coordinating with cross-functional teams and manufacturing partners. This position is in Austin, Texas. Key Responsibilities Validation Strategy & Planning Define comprehensive board-level and inter-board level validation plans based on product requirements, design specifications, and customer use cases. Develop validation methodologies covering functional, electrical, thermal, power, signal integrity, reliability, and stress testing. Establish test coverage, acceptance criteria, and qualification requirements. Review hardware architecture and schematics to identify validation risks and test requirements early in the design cycle. Hands-On Validation Execution Personally develop, automate, and execute validation tests on prototype and production-intent hardware. Perform board bring-up, functional verification, electrical characterization, and system-level validation. Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power analyzers, environmental chambers, and other laboratory equipment to collect and analyze data. Create custom test fixtures, scripts, and tools to improve test efficiency and coverage. ODM & Manufacturing Collaboration Work directly with ODM partners to align validation plans, test procedures, and qualification activities. Review ODM validation reports and ensure consistency with internal quality standards. Drive issue resolution across ODM, design engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams. Debug & Root Cause Analysis Investigate hardware failures and validation escapes through systematic root-cause analysis. Drive corrective actions with hardware design, firmware, manufacturing, and supplier teams. Validate fixes and verify closure of identified issues. Maintain detailed failure analysis documentation and lessons learned. Documentation & Reporting Author test plans, validation procedures, test reports, and qualification summaries. Track validation status, risks, defects, and corrective actions. Present validation results, recommendations, and readiness assessments to engineering leadership and stakeholders. Ensure traceability between requirements, test coverage, and validation outcomes. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. 7+ years (or appropriate level) of board-level hardware validation experience. Strong understanding of digital and mixed-signal electronic systems. Experience validating high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, USB, Ethernet, DDR, MIPI, SPI, I2C, UART, or similar technologies. Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation and measurement techniques. Experience working with ODMs, contract manufacturers, or external engineering partners. Strong hardware debugging and root-cause analysis skills. Experience developing test automation using Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar tools. Excellent technical documentation and communication skills. International and domestic travel as needed. Preferred Qualifications Experience with server, networking, embedded, AI/ML hardware, or datacenter platforms. Experience supporting NPI and manufacturing ramp activities. Experience with schematic review and PCB design fundamentals. Key Competencies Ownership and accountability Strong analytical and debugging skills Hands-on laboratory expertise Cross-functional collaboration ODM/vendor management Data-driven decision making Attention to detail Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution USA Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and financial future. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), disability and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, commuter benefits, wellness services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we're committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.

JOB

Graphcore

Position Summary We are seeking an experienced System Level Hardware Project Engineer to coordinate with multiple development teams. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing technical oversight of the deliverable. You will be working with internal teams as well as directly with ODM partners. The ideal candidate combines strong technical hardware knowledge with exceptional leadership skills and thrives in fast-paced environments where innovation, collaboration, and execution are critical. This position is in Austin, Texas. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain integrated project milestones, risks, and execution plans. Coordinate cross-functional teams for technical topics including: Hardware Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Firmware BIOS/BMC Signal Integrity Thermal Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Supply Chain Quality Operations Manage development engineering deliverables through each phase of the product lifecycle. Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation strategies. Support program reviews with concise status reporting and data-driven decision making. Coordinate issue resolution across engineering organizations to remove blockers and maintain project momentum. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. 7+ years (or appropriate level) of Project Engineering experience. Strong understanding of digital and mixed-signal electronic systems. Experience working with ODMs, contract manufacturers, or external engineering partners. Strong hardware background. Excellent technical documentation and communication skills. International and domestic travel as needed. Preferred Qualifications Experience with server, networking, embedded, AI/ML hardware, or datacenter platforms. Experience supporting NPI and manufacturing ramp activities. Experience with schematic review and PCB design fundamentals. Key Competencies Ownership and accountability Cross-functional collaboration ODM/vendor management Data-driven decision making Attention to detail Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution USA Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and financial future. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), disability and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, commuter benefits, wellness services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we're committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.

JOB

Graphcore

About us Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in artificial intelligence compute. We are developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and support the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of a family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, we share a bold vision to enable advanced artificial intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone. Graphcore brings together AI researchers, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects to solve complex technical challenges and deliver innovative computing solutions. Job Summary The Principal Electrical Engineer will be a technical authority within Data Center Engineering, leading the architecture and delivery of safe, resilient and scalable electrical infrastructure for high-density AI computing environments. Working with internal teams, data center developers, utilities, consultants and equipment partners, this role will guide projects from early technical studies through design, construction, commissioning, operation and lifecycle improvement. The successful candidate must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, Austin, Texas. Approximately 10% travel may be required. The Team The Data Center Engineering team is responsible for defining and enabling the infrastructure needed to deploy and operate Graphcore’s computing systems at scale. The team works across electrical, mechanical, thermal, controls, systems and operational disciplines, collaborating with external engineering and construction partners to deliver reliable, efficient and maintainable data center environments. Responsibilities and Duties Act as the technical authority for electrical engineering across data center infrastructure projects, from the utility or on-site power source through to the IT rack. Lead electrical architecture development through conceptual studies, detailed design, construction, commissioning, operation and lifecycle improvement. Develop electrical standards, specifications, reference designs, qualification plans and acceptance criteria for power distribution and conversion systems. Define electrical protection and safety approaches for AC and DC systems, including fault detection, interruption, isolation, grounding, stored energy, insulation monitoring, lockout and safe maintenance. Develop resilient power solutions for highly dynamic AI and high-performance computing loads, including ride-through, short-duration energy buffering, backup generation, energy storage and utility interconnection. Evaluate established and emerging power conversion, protection, control and energy-storage technologies, making clear recommendations based on safety, reliability, efficiency and maintainability. Lead technical due diligence, design reviews, failure-mode assessments, factory and site acceptance testing, site inspections and commissioning activities. Direct engineering consultants and technology partners, ensuring that designs, calculations, specifications and construction documentation meet project requirements. Develop and manage owner’s project requirements and review consultant deliverables, submittals, requests for information and proposed technical changes. Collaborate with construction partners during the delivery of laboratory and data hall spaces, supporting site reviews, technical issue resolution and project risk management. Partner with teams across IT, silicon, mechanical, thermal, controls, operations and sustainability to resolve cross-disciplinary design challenges. Support operational readiness, incident investigation and root-cause analysis, identifying practical improvements to reliability, safety and system performance. Engage effectively with authorities, utilities and relevant industry bodies to support compliant project delivery. Maintain current knowledge of developments in AI and high-performance computing infrastructure, electrical equipment, engineering standards, codes and regional utility requirements. Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across projects without direct people-management responsibility. Candidate Profile Essential Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, a closely related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Substantial experience delivering mission-critical electrical infrastructure in hyperscale data centers, colocation facilities, semiconductor facilities, utilities or comparable high-availability environments. Demonstrated ability to lead a significant technical area, make independent engineering decisions and influence outcomes across multiple disciplines and external partners. Deep knowledge of medium- and low-voltage AC systems and high-power DC distribution systems. Strong understanding of power electronics and conversion technologies, including rectifiers, inverters, isolated and non-isolated DC/DC conversion, controls and galvanic isolation. Strong knowledge of electrical fault behaviour and protection, including grounding, insulation monitoring, selective coordination, interruption, arc hazards, stored energy and safe maintenance. Broad technical knowledge of utility and medium-voltage systems, transformers, switchgear, uninterruptible power supplies, generators, battery energy storage, power distribution units, busway, monitoring and controls. Experience designing electrical interfaces for high-density computing or other highly dynamic mission-critical loads. Proficiency with ETAP or SKM PowerTools, together with experience using an electromagnetic-transient or power-electronics simulation environment such as PSCAD, EMTP-RV, PLECS, PSIM or MATLAB/Simulink. Strong familiarity with applicable North American and international electrical requirements, including relevant NFPA, IEEE, IEC, UL, CSA and local standards. Experience directing consultants, reviewing technical deliverables and supporting construction, testing and commissioning activities. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to explain complex engineering decisions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Sound engineering judgement and the ability to lead cross-functional work in a fast-moving environment with competing priorities. Willingness to travel approximately 10% as required. Desirable Professional Engineer licence or equivalent international professional certification. Experience with behind-the-meter generation, microgrids or other on-site energy systems. Experience developing, testing or deploying high-power DC data center architectures. Hands-on experience with emerging transformer, converter or electrical-protection technologies. Experience integrating battery energy storage, supercapacitors, fuel cells, renewable generation or demand-response capabilities. Experience designing Tier III or Tier IV data centers, or infrastructure with comparable availability requirements. Participation in relevant industry standards groups or technical forums. Experience with reliability engineering, FMEA or FMECA, functional safety, controls, telemetry or operational-technology cybersecurity. Familiarity with engineering and design tools such as Visio, Bluebeam, AutoCAD or Revit. In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and financial future. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), disability and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, commuter benefits, wellness services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we're committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.

JOB

Graphcore

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 research engineer at Graphcore, you will contribute to the advancement of AI research, investigating new ideas that push the limits on important AI/ML problems. Specialised hardware has been the key driver of the progress of AI over the last decade, and we believe that hardware-aware AI algorithms and AI-aware hardware developments will continue to be critical to advancing this exciting field. We are therefore looking for individuals who combine strong machine learning experience with practical engineering skills to deliver impactful AI research. We are seeking AI researchers with strong software engineering experience, particularly in lower-level programming and performance optimisation for hardware efficiency. Our research spans a broad range of topics, including efficient training and inference, world models, life sciences, reinforcement learning, and beyond. You will work closely with researchers to generate ideas and translate them into scalable implementations, contributing to publications and projects that help to steer the future of AI hardware. The Team Graphcore Research participates in both fundamental and applied research, to characterise the computational requirements of machine intelligence and to demonstrate how hardware can drive the next generation of innovative AI models. We publish at leading AI/ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR) as well as specialist workshops, and collaborate with other research teams and organisations across the world. We pride ourselves on being a supportive and collaborative team, where we organise around our individual research interests to solve problems together in domains such as efficient compute, model scaling and distributed training and inference of AI models for multiple modalities and applications, including for sequence- and graph-based data. We’re based across London, Cambridge and Bristol, with projects and discussions that involve all our locations. Perhaps the best way to get an idea of what we’re all about is to read one of our papers or an article on our blog. If you’re excited to work at the cutting edge of AI supported by new hardware and want to develop your skills in this area, we’d love to hear from you! Responsibilities and Duties Generate AI/ML ideas, design experiments, implement them & evaluate results. Prepare, submit & present your work to AI conferences and workshops. Provide technical insight to internal teams by designing experiments and delivering clear, actionable reports. Collaborate with researchers, silicon and software engineers at Graphcore to help define, build and test Graphcore’s next generation of AI hardware. About you: Essential: Master’s, PhD or equivalent experience in a technical discipline (e.g., Maths, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry). Python programming in a modern deep learning framework, e.g. PyTorch or JAX. Familiar with deep learning fundamentals: models, optimisation, evaluation and scaling. Capable of designing, executing and reporting from ML experiments. Lower-level programming for hardware efficiency, e.g. C++/CUDA/Triton. Practical familiarity with hardware capabilities for deep learning – threads, caches, vector & matrix engines, data dependencies, bus widths and throttling. Practical familiarity with software stacks for deep learning – compilation, kernel fusion, XLA/ATen ops, streams, and asynchronous execution Desirable: Mathematics skills to support the above: calculus, probability theory and linear algebra. Experience submitting papers to international scientific conferences or workshops. Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristol office and have our own barista bar! We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments. Applicants for this position must hold the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support for visa applications

Tenstorrent

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities. Tenstorrent is seeking a Layout Engineer with expertise in board layout for high-performance computing and AI hardware. This role requires direct experience with multi-layer boards, HDI vias, blind vias, back drilling, DFM, DFA and routing / layout of interfaces like GDDR, LPDDR, DDR, PCIe Gen 5 & 6, Ethernet IEEE 802.3bj, cd, cf, USB, etc. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams consisting of engineers from systems, power, signal integrity and mechanical to ensure that our products meet the layout margins and cutting-edge specifications for mass production boards for data centers, workstations, and consumer computing applications. This role is hybrid, based out of Toronto, ON or Santa Clara, CA. We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting. Who you are Experienced board layout engineer with ~8+ years in PCB design (Cadence Allegro; Altium a plus). Hold a B.S. in EE, CS, or equivalent experience. Strong background in high-speed, complex PCBs (high layer count, HDI, multi-lamination, VIPPO, back drilling). Comfortable defining and applying layout rules (physical, spacing, length-matching) for high-speed designs. Confident working with fabricators on stackups, capabilities, and resolving DFM/DFA/DFT feedback. Detail-oriented owner of designs with strong communication skills and the ability to work with an international, cross-functional team. What we need A Layout Engineer to own multi-layer PCB layouts for high-performance computing and AI hardware. Expertise routing GDDR, LPDDR, DDR, PCIe Gen 5/6, Ethernet (IEEE 802.3bj/cd/cf), USB and other high-speed interfaces. Proficiency with Cadence schematic/layout tools (v25.1) in the Cadence Pulse environment. Ability to choose appropriate advanced fabrication technologies (HDI, blind/buried vias, VIPPO, back drilling) balancing performance and cost. Skill in floorplanning, component placement, board connectivity, and creation of power/ground planes. Collaboration with power, signal integrity, and mechanical engineers to meet PDN, SI, mechanical, thermal, and regulatory (IPC, UL, CE, RoHS, FCC) requirements. What you will learn How to design boards for cutting-edge AI and high-performance computing systems in data center, workstation, and consumer products. Techniques to optimize signal integrity, power delivery, and manufacturability for mass-production hardware. Best practices for working in a deeply cross-functional environment across systems, power, SI, and mechanical teams. Practical experience building around a from-scratch, high-performance RISC-V CPU and AI-first compute platform. How to navigate and integrate global industry and regulatory standards while pushing performance limits. The direct impact of your layout work on the roadmap and success of a fast-growing AI silicon and systems company. Compensation for all engineers at Tenstorrent ranges from $100k - $500k including base and variable compensation targets. Experience, skills, education, background and location all impact the actual offer made. Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology. Due to U.S. export laws, including those codified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Company is required to ensure compliance with these laws when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries (such as EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, and E2). These requirements apply to persons located in the U.S. and all countries outside the U.S. As the position offered will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to these laws, the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or applicable federal agency. If employment is not possible due to U.S. export laws, any offer of employment will be rescinded.