Senior SoC Architect

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 translate product requirements into specifications for integrated silicon devices. You will own sub-system architecture, modelling, validation and evaluation, assess third-party IP, define integration, support silicon bring-up and resolve complex technical issues.

Requirements

  • Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or a related subject
  • Understanding of computer and SoC architecture
  • Experience writing technical specifications
  • Knowledge of RTL development and verification processes
  • Ability to explain design choices and work across engineering teams
  • Ability to work across programming languages and own technical problems
  • Legal right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

  • Translate product requirements into silicon specifications
  • Own sub-system architecture, modelling, validation and evaluation
  • Assess third-party hard and soft IP
  • Specify sub-system integration across the platform
  • Contribute to silicon bring-up, characterisation and evaluation
  • Resolve complex bugs and improve engineering processes
  • Mentor engineers

Benefits

  • Flexible working
  • Generous leave
  • Up to 5% matched pension
  • Phantom equity
  • Office spaces with free food and an on-site barista
  • Income protection and life assurance
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme
  • Private medical insurance and dental cover options
  • Health cash plan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Give as you earn