Graphcore Ltd.

Artificial Intelligence

SeniorSystemSoftwareEngineerFirmware

Bristol, United Kingdom
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior System Software Engineer – Firmware at Graphcore Ltd.. Skills: Firmware, Testing, CI/CD, Embedded Systems. Build tests for firmware. Implement tests for firmware”

What You'll Achieve.

flawless performance; world-class solutions

Industry & Context.

Artificial Intelligence
Problems you'll solve

Excellent problem-solving skills; complex cross-layer issues

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

firmware qualification, real-time embedded systems, intricate boot procedures, handling hardware, diagnostic tools, modern silicon, hardware interfaces, CI/CD, build tools, modern testing practices, complex cross-layer issues, communication skills, detail technical processes

Nice to Have

server-class systems, Zephyr OS, OpenBMC

What You'll Do.

Build tests for firmware

Implement tests for firmware

Deliver tests for firmware

Support debugging issues

Develop CI/CD pipelines

Improve CI/CD pipelines

Maintain CI/CD pipelines

Participate in discussions

Participate in decision-making

Participate in reviews

Influence leadership team

Mentor junior members

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with other teams; Actively participate in technical discussions; Actively participate in decision-making; Actively participate in reviews; Influence the leadership team; Collaborating with OpenBMC

Communication Scope

communication skills; detail technical processes effectively

Full Job Description

Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone. Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation. Join our innovative and ambitious team as a Senior System Software Engineer in Test – Firmware at Graphcore Ltd. You will have an important role in defining AI technology’s future. This role offers the chance to develop groundbreaking AI innovations with a team dedicated to flawless performance and world-class solutions. Responsibilities Build, implement, and deliver high-quality tests for complex firmware features. Support in debugging and reducing Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of both internal and incoming issues. Develop, improve, and maintain the CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with other teams to understand use cases and develop integration and acceptance test plans. Actively participate in technical discussions, decision-making, and reviews within the team. Influence the leadership team with improved ‘ways of working’ or equivalent experience and mentor junior members of the team. Requirements 5+ years of experience in firmware qualification. Experience working with real-time embedded systems and intricate boot procedures. Experience in handling hardware and diagnostic tools. Strong understanding of modern silicon and hardware i

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