Principal Electrical Engineer
Graphcore is a SoftBank-owned AI-compute company developing AI processors, systems, and software for machine-learning workloads.
Funding history
About Graphcore
Graphcore develops Intelligence Processing Units (IPUs) and the Poplar SDK for building and running machine-learning applications. It continues operating under the Graphcore name as a wholly owned SoftBank Group subsidiary.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will serve as the technical authority for electrical infrastructure from power source to IT rack. You will lead architecture, design, construction, commissioning, and lifecycle improvement; define safety and protection approaches; evaluate technologies; direct consultants; support operational readiness; and mentor engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent experience
- Experience delivering mission-critical electrical infrastructure
- Knowledge of medium- and low-voltage AC systems and high-power DC distribution
- Knowledge of power electronics and conversion technologies
- Knowledge of electrical fault behaviour and protection
- Knowledge of utility systems, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, battery energy storage, and power distribution
- Experience designing electrical interfaces for high-density computing or dynamic mission-critical loads
- Proficiency with ETAP or SKM PowerTools
- Experience with PSCAD, EMTP-RV, PLECS, PSIM, or MATLAB Simulink
- Familiarity with NFPA, IEEE, IEC, UL, CSA, and local electrical standards
- Experience directing consultants and supporting construction, testing, and commissioning
- Willingness to travel approximately 10%
Responsibilities
- Act as the technical authority for data center electrical infrastructure
- Lead electrical architecture from conceptual studies through lifecycle improvement
- Develop electrical standards, specifications, reference designs, qualification plans, and acceptance criteria
- Define electrical protection and safety approaches for AC and DC systems
- Develop resilient power solutions for dynamic AI and high-performance computing loads
- Evaluate power conversion, protection, control, and energy-storage technologies
- Lead technical due diligence, design reviews, failure-mode assessments, testing, inspections, and commissioning
- Direct engineering consultants and technology partners
- Manage owner project requirements and review technical deliverables
- Support construction delivery, issue resolution, and project risk management
- Support operational readiness, incident investigation, and root-cause analysis
- Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance
Benefits
- Flexible working
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Commuter benefits
- Wellness services
- Employee Assistance Programme