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Lead Graphcore's characterisation capability for next-generation AI silicon and system platforms. You will build and lead a newly formed team within Manufacturing Operations, responsible for proving that AI silicon performs reliably before reaching customers.
Key responsibilities include defining bring-up and characterisation strategies, leading technical execution, and shaping the lab infrastructure needed for success. You'll work across silicon, hardware, manufacturing, architecture, and product teams to solve complex engineering challenges and ensure products perform consistently across real-world conditions.
This is a hands-on leadership role with significant influence over both product design and how Graphcore validates future AI systems. You'll establish how the team operates while building strong partnerships across engineering and operations. Day-to-day collaboration involves architecture, silicon, hardware, production test, and product teams, with decisions driven by data, technical evidence, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Essential qualifications include a proven track record delivering complex technical projects as an individual contributor, manager, or project manager. You need strong expertise in silicon digital device design, bring-up, characterisation, and silicon process technologies, with understanding of their impact on transistor and system-level performance. In-depth knowledge of high-performance processors, SoC architectures, and high-speed digital interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, DDR) is required. Experience with measurement automation, data analysis, scripting/coding for automated test workflows, and familiarity with ATE systems is essential. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills are critical, supported by a bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
Desirable qualifications include knowledge of PCBA and system-level technologies, plus project management experience. The role offers unlimited annual leave, up to 5% matched pension, and phantom equity to share in Graphcore's success.
