Principal Engineer Power Electronics

Graphcore is a SoftBank-owned AI-compute company developing AI processors, systems, and software for machine-learning workloads.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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.

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About the Role

You will define power delivery architecture from the data-center grid connection to chips. You will establish technology roadmaps, specify rack and system-level components, develop prototypes, guide validation, resolve power issues and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering with specialised knowledge of Power Engineering
  • Experience in power system and delivery architecture, design and development
  • Experience with rack-level hardware design
  • Proficiency in power hardware and firmware development and debugging
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Design power delivery from data-center power drop to systems and chips
  • Establish power technology roadmaps with vendors
  • Improve power component reliability and efficiency
  • Specify rack-level power hardware and firmware
  • Set data-center power policies and supporting telemetry requirements
  • Ensure IT power robustness during grid disturbances
  • Apply VRM, TLDR and POL technologies
  • Guide testing and validation of power hardware and firmware
  • Develop and test power-delivery hardware prototypes
  • Resolve power hardware and firmware issues
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations