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Graphcore, a SoftBank Group company and leader in AI compute infrastructure, is seeking a Principal Network Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs focused on next-generation AI networking infrastructure, optical connectivity, and hyperscale datacenter technologies.
This role combines technical depth in networking and optical interconnect technologies with strong program leadership across engineering, operations, suppliers, manufacturing, and deployment organizations. You will drive alignment between network architecture, hardware development, optical connectivity suppliers, and operational readiness to ensure scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading cross-functional network infrastructure programs from concept through deployment and operational readiness
- Coordinating engineering execution across networking, optical connectivity, systems hardware, operations, manufacturing, and supplier teams
- Driving program schedules, technical milestones, dependency tracking, risk management, and executive reporting
- Partnering with network architecture and hardware engineering teams on development and deployment of high-speed network solutions
- Managing supplier engagement and roadmap alignment for optical connectivity and networking infrastructure components
- Coordinating qualification, validation, and production readiness activities for networking and optical technologies
- Supporting deployment and scaling of AI datacenter networking infrastructure including high-bandwidth optical interconnect solutions
The ideal candidate brings strong experience managing complex networking programs involving high-speed interconnects, optical transceivers, silicon photonics, and hyperscale datacenter ecosystems. This role requires close collaboration with network architects, systems engineers, AI infrastructure teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners throughout the product lifecycle.
