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Lead Characterisation and Bring-Up

Graphcore
Bristol
3 months ago
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About Graphcore Is this your next job Read the fulldescription below to find out, and do not hesitate to make anapplication. How often do you get the chance to build a technologythat transforms the future of humanity? Graphcore products have setthe standard in made-for-AI compute hardware and software, gainingglobal attention and industry acclaim. Now we are developing thenext generation of artificial intelligence compute with systemsthat will allow AI researchers to develop more advanced models,help scientists unlock exciting new discoveries, and powercompanies around the world as they put AI at the heart of theirbusiness. Graphcore recently joined SoftBank Group – bringing largeand ongoing investment from one of the world's leading backers ofinnovative AI companies Job Summary Our team is at the forefront ofthe artificial intelligence revolution, enabling innovators fromall industries and sectors to expand human potential withtechnology. The availability of specialised artificial intelligencecompute will be a decisive factor in AI's rate of progress.Graphcore allows innovators to go further, faster. What we do,really makes a difference. We are looking for a Characterisationand Bring-Up lead to work with Architecture, Silicon Engineering,Hardware Engineering, Operations (device manufacture) and Productteams to lead a team in the definition and execution of bring-upand characterisation of our cutting-edge silicon devices and systemplatforms. Graphcore design and develop leading edge siliconprocessors and high-power high-speed blade systems at the forefrontof AI technology. As such you will need to develop a detailedunderstanding of our silicon and platform products. Your role willbe to manage a team of engineers tasked with characterising andbringing-up our silicon devices in systems to show that theyoperate correctly over all conditions in the final product. Thisteam 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 bring-up andcharacterisation solution for the product. For example, a largeamount of device testing can be performed by the production testteam using high-speed production test equipment. Working with theproduction test team and hardware engineering, you will beresponsible for making sure that all aspects of the device havebeen covered. You will be responsible for specifying and drivingthe requirements for physical lab requirements, ensuring you havethe right equipment and infrastructure in place to successfullyexecute bring-up and characterisation. You will have knowledge ofPCIe and ethernet protocols. This is a technical hands-on role. TheTeam This is a new team within Graphcore and will be initially partof manufacturing operations. The manufacturing operations group hasmembers in Bristol, Cambridge and Taiwan and is responsible fordelivering world-class leading-edge AI products to customers.Responsibilities and Duties Management of a team of engineers todeliver characterisation and bring-up plans. Creation of productspecific characterisation and bring-up plans. Maintain and developan automated system for running characterisation testing, capturingthe results to a central database and performing data analysis.Understand the architecture and design of silicon devices andsystems and influencing the design to facilitate successful andefficient bring-up and characterisation. Definition ofinfrastructure requirements for bring-up and characterisation,including bench top and lab infrastructure requirements, and ensurethe timely delivery of those requirements. Work with other teams tounderstand tests available for characterisation and bring-uppurposes, and drive changes if needed. Report regularly on progressand issues during the characterisation and bring-up process,providing a roll-up of all activities across teams. Work with thehardware and silicon engineering teams to ensure that theappropriate features are provided in the silicon and platforms tofacilitate device bring-up and characterisation. Produce a productcharacterisation report containing platform test results anddevice-level production test equipment test results. CandidateProfile Essential: A proven track record of delivering technicaloutput, perhaps as an individual contributor, manager, or projectmanager. Solid experience and understanding of silicon digitaldevice design, bring-up and characterisation. Knowledge of siliconprocess technology and how that impacts device performance attransistor and system level. Knowledge of high-performanceprocessor and system-on-chip systems. Experience of high-speeddigital interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet or DDR. Knowledge ofmeasurement automation and data analysis. The ability to code orscript such automation and data analysis. Background knowledge ofATE systems and capabilities. Whilst you will not be directlyinvolved with such testing, some of the characterisation work willbe performed on such systems. An ability to work independentlywithout daily oversight. Excellent communication, presentation, andrelationship management skills at an execution team levelBachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. DesirableKnowledge of PCBA and system level technologies. Project managementexperience. Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcoreoffers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, privatemedical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension(matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have agenerous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme(which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support).We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristoloffice and have our own barista bar! We welcome people of differentbackgrounds and experiences; we're committed to building aninclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home foreveryone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand thatthere are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We canprovide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chatto us if you require any reasonable adjustments. SponsorshipApplicants for this position must hold the right to work in the UK.Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to provide visasponsorship or support for visa applications.

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