HHiring Reality
← Graphcore

Senior Systems Engineer

Graphcore
Location
Bristol, UK
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Technical Services
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Strong knowledge of server hardware architectures and board-level debugging
  • Experience isolating failures using system logs, telemetry, power data and thermal metrics
  • Hands-on experience with HPC systems, AI compute platforms or rack-scale infrastructure
  • Ability to lead structured root cause analysis and propose practical corrective actions
  • Confidence working across engineering, platform and data centre teams
  • Clear written and verbal communication, with the judgement to guide junior engineers
What the job really is

The Senior Systems Engineer at Graphcore will be responsible for ensuring the reliability of AI compute hardware, supporting both lab and data center environments. This hands-on role involves diagnosing failures across various hardware components, leading root cause analysis, and improving operational practices. The engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance hardware diagnostics and support new platform deployments.

Benefits
  • 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
  • Workplace experience: Enjoy thoughtfully designed office spaces for collaboration, with free food and an on-site barista to support your day
  • Peace of mind protection: Income protection and life assurance to provide financial security for you and your loved ones
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship available
Job score3.2/5
Benefits4/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

Applying to Graphcore?

See how your résumé matches this role — and tailor it from what actually gets interviews.