Staff Software Engineer
GraphcoreAI & company
Bristol, United KingdomLead
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About the role
TL;DR
Lead firmware QA for Graphcore's next-generation hardware platforms.
- •Shape the test strategy that proves Graphcore firmware is ready for production hardware.
- •Key Responsibilities Lead firmware QA across Graphcore’s next-generation hardware platforms.
- •Verify the low level software behind boot, configuration and monitoring.
- •Design test infrastructure, build high coverage tests and debug issues with hardware and analysers.
- •Guide best practice while staying close to the code.
- •Shape how firmware quality scales at Graphcore.
- •Requirements Significant experience in firmware qualification across complex embedded systems.
- •Deep understanding of real time embedded systems and complex boot logic.
- •Experience working with hardware, debuggers and analysers.
- •Strong understanding of silicon and hardware interfaces, including I2C, I3C, SMBus, SPI, PCIe, DDR and power management.
- •Experience with CI/CD, build tools and modern testing practices.
- •Ability to debug cross-layer issues, drive root-cause investigations and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
Required skills
CI/CD
Domain expertise
ai
Benefits & perks
Flexible working, Generous leave, Retirement planning support, Phantom equity, Workplace experience, Peace of mind protection, Flexible benefits, Optional benefits
Tech stack
CI/CD