About Graphcore How often do you get the chance tobuild a technology that transforms the future of humanity?Graphcore products have set the standard in made-for-AI computehardware and software, gaining global attention and industryacclaim. Now we are developing the next generation of artificialintelligence compute with systems that will allow AI researchers todevelop more advanced models, help scientists unlock exciting newdiscoveries, and power companies around the world as they put AI atthe heart of their business. Graphcore recently joined SoftBankGroup – bringing large and ongoing investment from one of theworld's leading backers of innovative AI companies. Job Summary Weare looking for a Characterisation and Bring-Up engineer to workwith Architecture, Silicon Engineering, Hardware Engineering,Operations (device manufacture) and Product teams to help createand execute the bring-up and characterisation of our cutting-edgesilicon devices and system platforms. Graphcore design and developleading edge silicon processors and high-power high-speed bladesystems at the forefront of AI technology. As such you will need todevelop a detailed understanding of our silicon and platformproducts. Your role will be to create and execute bring-up andcharacterisation plans of our silicon devices to show that theywill operate correctly over all conditions in the final product.You will concentrate on automated and manual testing of systems inthe lab and datacentre. The results will be integrated with datafrom other teams to provide the complete characterisation solutionfor the product. For example, a large amount of device testing canbe performed by the production test team using high-speedproduction test equipment. The Team This is a new team withinGraphcore and will be initially part of manufacturing operations.The manufacturing operations group has members in Bristol,Cambridge and Taiwan and is responsible for delivering world-classleading-edge products to customers. Responsibilities and DutiesUnderstand the architecture and design of silicon devices andsystems, and clearly document the requirements forcharacterisation. Assist in the creation of product specificbring-up and characterisation plans. Execution of bring-up andcharacterisation plans. Create and maintain an automated system forrunning characterisation testing, capturing the results to acentral database and performing data analysis. Execution of manualcharacterisation tests where automation is not appropriate. Reportregularly on progress and issues to your lead. Producecharacterisation reports containing platform test results andfeeding them up into the overall product characterisation report.Candidate Profile Essential: A proven track record of deliveringtechnical output. Experience and understanding of silicon digitaldevice design characterisation. Knowledge of silicon processtechnology and how that impacts device performance at transistorand system level. Knowledge of high-performance processor andsystem-on-chip systems. Experience of high-speed digitalinterfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet or DDR. Knowledge of measurementautomation and data analysis. The ability to code or scriptautomation and data analysis using appropriate coding languagessuch as Python, JMP for example. An ability to work part of a team,either independently or with some oversight. Bachelor's degree orequivalent practical experience. Desirable Knowledge of PCBA andsystem level technologies. Background knowledge of ATE systems andcapabilities. Whilst you will not be directly involved with suchtesting, some of the characterisation work will be performed onsuch systems. Benefits In addition to a competitive salary,Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy,private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan,pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection.We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistanceprogramme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavementsupport). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at ourcentral Bristol office and have our own barista bar! We welcomepeople of different backgrounds and experiences; we're committed tobuilding an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a greathome for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process andunderstand that there are visible and invisible differences in allof us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview andencourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonableadjustments. Sponsorship Applicants for this position must hold theright to work in the UK. Unfortunately at this time, we are unableto provide visa sponsorship or support for visaapplications.