Graphcore
Artificial Intelligence
StaffSoftwareEngineer
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“Staff Software Engineer at Graphcore. Skills: Linux kernels, Device drivers, C++, Python. Act as technical authority for crafting test features. Contribute to test infrastructure build”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure scalability and reproducibility; Ensure the team has a high-quality gate for production code; Ensure near 100% coverage; Ensure all requirements are met; Ensure correctness, robustness, security, and maintainability; Ensure benefits are accessible to everyone
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving skills; Proven ability to solve issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of industry experience in validating Linux kernels and/or device drivers, Experience with test development using C++ and Python programming languages, Experience with CI/CD, build tools, and modern testing practices, Experience working in an agile environment, Proactive in driving engineering collaboration, Proven ability to schedule own workload, Excellent problem-solving skills, communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience handling server-class systems, Experience in Qemu or similar emulator environments, Experience with Kubernetes or OpenStack
What You'll Do.
Act as technical authority for crafting test features
Contribute to test infrastructure build
and complete high-quality tests
Take ownership of technically challenging areas
Perform initial triage and debugging
Review and improve code
and implementation processes
Develop acceptance tests covering use-cases
Contribute to improvements to validation frameworks
Drive root-cause investigations and corrective actions
Mentor junior engineers
Raise quality and coding standards
Contribute to long-term improvements in culture
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Influence technical build both within the immediate team and beyond; Collaborate closely with lower and upper stack teams; Proactive in driving engineering collaboration; Mentor junior engineers within the team
Communication Scope
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly; communication skills and the ability to detail technical processes effectively
Process & Methodology
Proven ability to schedule own workload
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 dynamic and ambitious team as a Staff System Software Engineer in Test – Drivers at Graphcore Ltd. You will hold a critical role in defining AI technology’s future. This position offers the chance to build innovative AI solutions with a team dedicated to high-quality performance and world-class results! Responsibilities Act as a technical authority for crafting test features. Contribute to test infrastructure build to ensure scalability and reproducibility. Influence technical build both within the immediate team and beyond. Build, implement, and complete high-quality tests to ensure the team has a high-quality gate for the production code. Take ownership of technically challenging areas and ensure near 100% coverage. Perform initial triage and debugging of bugs detected using hardware and software debuggers and simulators/emulators. Review and improve code, build, and implementation processes across the team. Collaborate closely with lower and upper stack teams to understand use-cases and ensure all requirements are met. Develop acceptance tests covering use-cases across teams using our drivers. Communicate complex technical
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