Principal Systems Test Operations Engineer

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

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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Candidate Availability

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About the Role

You will lead the technical direction for system-level manufacturing test. You will turn product requirements into test strategies, define and maintain test platforms and diagnostic solutions, resolve complex test issues, and improve quality across boards, blades, and rack-level systems.

Requirements

  • Experience in PCBA and system product validation in production manufacturing test environments
  • Understanding of electronics fundamentals, PCBA, blade, and rack-level manufacturing processes and failure mechanisms
  • Proficiency with Linux command-line environments and technical troubleshooting
  • Experience operating test equipment including oscilloscopes, DMMs, clock generators, SMUs, and PSUs
  • Problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical direction for system-level manufacturing test
  • Turn product requirements into manufacturing test strategies
  • Define, deploy, and maintain test platforms, fixtures, and diagnostic solutions
  • Resolve complex test issues and drive product improvements
  • Partner with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams
  • Mentor engineers and establish practical test standards

Benefits

  • Unlimited annual leave
  • Medical and life insurance
  • Eye care cover
  • Annual health assessment
  • Phantom equity
  • Office spaces designed for collaboration
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