Senior Software Engineer
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Job description
A Staff System Software Engineer role at Graphcore in Bristol, owning the test strategy that validates next-generation device drivers and platform tools. The role is a hands-on technical leadership position focused on proving production quality across Linux kernels, drivers and systems software.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time · Employee (employment agreement)
- Work mode
- Remote · United Kingdom
What you'll do
- Design, build, execute and report tests across component, system and acceptance levels
- Debug difficult issues using hardware and software tools, simulators and emulators
- Influence design decisions, guide test infrastructure and drive reliability across the stack
- Help teams move quickly while protecting production quality
- Mentor others, raise standards and turn hard system problems into lasting improvements
- Work directly with driver developers, hardware, firmware, ML stack, Kubernetes and cloud management teams
What we're looking for
- Deep experience validating Linux kernels, device drivers or similar systems software
- Strong C++ and Python test development skills
- Experience with CI/CD, build tools and modern automated testing practices
- Ability to debug complex issues across hardware, firmware, drivers and upper software layers
- Proven ownership of technical work, priorities and delivery in an agile engineering setting
- Clear communication skills, including the ability to document and explain complex technical concepts
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK
Your team
Drivers QA team
Verifies low-level kernel drivers, user-space libraries and platform tools. Work spans component tests, user acceptance and full system validation.
Benefits
Workplace experience: Enjoy thoughtfully designed office spaces for collaboration, with free food and an on-site barista to support your day
Flexible benefits: Tailor your benefits package with a choice of additional options, including private medical insurance and dental cover
- Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility
- Generous leave: Take time to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work
- Retirement planning support: Up to 5% matched pension
- Phantom equity: Share in Graphcore's success
- Peace of mind protection: Income protection and life assurance to provide financial security for you and your loved ones
- Optional benefits: Dental cover, health cash plan, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, give as you earn
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About Graphcore
One of the world's leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute
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.
Mission
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
Key facts
- Artificial Intelligence compute
- Part of the SoftBank Group
- Teams include AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects
- Shared vision to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone
What they value
- Think big, act fast and take responsibility
- Engineers expected to speak up and own outcomes
- Committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work