Graphcore
Artificial Intelligence
TechnicalLead-SystemValidationArchitect
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“Technical Lead - System Validation Architect at Graphcore. Skills: System Validation, Architecture, Linux, Arm SoC. Define end-to-end validation strategy. Translate hardware specifications”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure robust system quality; ensure scalability
Industry & Context.
problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Arm SoC architecture, Linux systems, system validation, performance engineering, low-level systems development, CPU architecture, cache coherency, memory systems (DDR, HBM, NUMA), high-speed I/O technologies such as PCIe, validation strategies, coverage models, validation methodologies, benchmarking tools, Python programming, performance analysis software, perf, PMU counters, analytical, problem-solving, collaborate in multi-functional environments
Nice to Have
large-scale or data center systems, C/C++ programming, Python programming, system-level development, technical leadership, mentoring experience, scalable validation infrastructure, automation frameworks, AI infrastructure, hyperscale compute systems
What You'll Do.
Define end-to-end validation strategy
Translate hardware specifications
Guide team in selecting tools
Establish standards for test cases
Review Python-based automation
Collaborate to debug issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with hardware teams; Collaborate with firmware teams; Collaborate with systems engineering groups; Collaborate in multi-functional environments
Full Job Description
About us 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. Job Summary We are seeking a Technical Lead – System Validation Architect to lead the architecture and execution of Linux-based validation frameworks for Arm-based data center SoCs. This role will define validation strategy, test coverage, and methodology across CPU, memory, interconnect, and high-speed I/O subsystems. You will provide technical leadership in validation architecture, automation, benchmarking, and debug to ensure robust system quality and scalability. The Team The Systems Validation Architecture team is responsible for defining and enabling scalable validation methodologies for Graphcore’s next-generation AI compute platforms. The team collaborates closely with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering groups to deliver comprehensive validation coverage and high-quality system enablement. Responsibilities and Duties Define end-to-end validation strategy and coverage model: Functional, stress, performance, and corner-case testing Translate hardware specifications into structured, parameterized test plans Guide the team in: Selecting appropriate tools. Defining workload models and parameter configurations Estab
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