Graphcore · 1 day ago
Staff Bring-Up and Characterisation Engineer
Austin, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$191K/yr - $258K/yrGraphcore is a globally recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems, and they are seeking a Staff Bring-Up and Characterisation Engineer to work on cutting-edge silicon devices and system platforms. The role involves creating and executing bring-up and characterisation plans, collaborating with various engineering teams, and performing both automated and manual testing of systems.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Understand the architecture and design of silicon devices and systems, and clearly document the requirements for characterisation
Creation of product specific characterisation plans
Liasing with engineering teams to understand what are tests are available for characterisation purposes and driving change where appropriate
Create and maintain an automated system for running characterisation testing, capturing the results to a central database and performing data analysis
Execution of manual characterisation tests where automation is not appropriate
Report regularly on progress and issues during the characterisation
Produce characterisation reports containing platform test results and feeding them up into the overall product characterisation report
Qualification
Required
A proven track record of delivering technical output, perhaps as an individual contributor, manager, or project manager
Solid experience and understanding of silicon digital device design characterisation
Knowledge of silicon process technology and how that impacts device performance at transistor and system level
Knowledge of high-performance processor and system-on-chip systems
Experience of high-speed digital interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet or DDR
Knowledge of measurement automation and data analysis
The ability to code or script automation and data analysis using appropriate coding languages such as Python, JMP for example
An ability to work independently without daily oversight
Preferred
Knowledge of PCBA and system level technologies
Background knowledge of ATE systems and capabilities. Whilst you will not be directly involved with such testing, some of the characterisation work will be performed on such systems
Benefits
Phantom Equity
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Company
Graphcore
Graphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications.
Founded in 2016
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$682MKey Investors
Ontario Teachers' Pension PlanMayfair Equity PartnersSequoia Capital
2024-07-11Acquired
2021-02-01Private Equity
2020-12-29Series E· $222M
Leadership Team
Nigel Toon
CEO and Chairman
Nick Bishop
CFO
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