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Senior Systems Engineer - Commissioning and Characterisation

Graphcore
Location
Bristol, UK; London, UK
Posted
13 days ago
Department
System QA
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Comfortable using Python to write tests, automate tasks, analyse data or develop practical engineering tools
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • A curiosity-driven approach to investigating complex systems
  • Ability to explain technical findings clearly, using accurate and reproducible evidence
  • Confidence to work independently, take responsibility and collaborate across engineering teams
Nice to have
  • Experience in AI workloads and benchmarking
  • Experience in systems architecture
  • Experience in parallel and distributed computing
  • Experience in automation
  • Experience with containers or modern orchestration infrastructure
What the job really is

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will investigate a novel AI computing architecture by designing experiments and benchmarking AI workloads. You will analyze how hardware and software interact at scale, providing insights into system behavior, performance, and reliability. Your role involves collaborating with infrastructure engineers and developing tools for data analysis and visualization.

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
  • No visa sponsorship available for this role
  • The role involves investigating complex systems where answers are not readily known, which may require a high degree of initiative and problem-solving
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