Senior Systems Software Engineer, Graphcore
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2+ days a week in office
Advanced AI systems and services
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Advanced AI systems and services
201-500 employees
Open for applications
More information about location
2+ days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make machine learning faster, easier and more intelligent.
Role
Who you are
- Test design and development experience for Firmware and/or Linux kernel
- Understanding of OS kernel and device driver primitives with experience in Linux or similar systems
- Experience in performance and latency measurements for a low-level software stack
- Knowledge of virtualisation and hypervisor concepts
- Working experience in one or more of these: OpenBMC, Firmware, Kernel Internals, Low level Security testing
- Strong Proficiency in: C or C++ and scripting languages such as Python
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, good work ethics, high sense of teamwork, love to produce quality work and commitment to finish your tasks every single day. You are a self-starter who loves to find creative solutions to challenging problems
Desirable
- Experience in Chip level or Platform security tests
- Contributions to open-source forums: Linux/ OpenBMC
- Experience with Kubernetes integration to system software
- ISTQB certifications
What the job involves
- The Senior Staff System Software QA engineer is responsible for designing and delivering software validation and quality assurance solutions for the System Software group
- This involves creating and executing tests, identifying errors and providing feedback that a final product meets both the requirements of the product and at the expected levels of quality
- As a senior member of the team, you are expected to engage with all stakeholders inside the System Software group, show some technical leadership in designing and delivering solutions and support the more junior members of the team in acquiring news skills
- The System Software Group is charged with enabling the next generation of cutting-edge AI compute server class systems
- We are responsible for all low-level firmware, Linux Kernel device drivers, baseboard management controllers, and platform support tools
- Specifically, the System Software QA team ensure that the deliverables from the System Software group are of the highest standards for our customers
- Responsible for Test Design and development for projects within System Software including Firmware, Kernel and Baseboard Management Control modules
- Maintaining and Enhancing Continuous Integration against Simulations, Emulations and Physical Hardware
- Working closely with all System Software development teams supporting a culture of Test-Driven Development
- Technical leadership on various sub-module within different projects
- Training new and/or junior team members
- Liaising with stakeholders to gather requirements and developing acceptance tests for both internal and external customers
Our take
Traditional hardware, mainly GPUs, used for training these models, comes at a high cost, both financially and environmentally, producing millions of dollars in expenses and hundreds of tons of greenhouse gases. In response, Graphcore is developing accelerator chips designed to expedite AI system training while significantly reducing power consumption.
AI accelerators like those crafted by Graphcore specialise in enhancing specific AI applications, such as artificial neural networks, deep learning, and machine learning. Utilising multicore designs and prioritising low-precision arithmetic or in-memory computing, these accelerators elevate the performance of large AI algorithms, achieving breakthrough results in natural language processing and computer vision.
Graphcore has ambitious plans to creat an AI supercomputer set to debut in 2024, aiming to be one of the most powerful in its class. The company is actively seeking strategic partnerships to bring this vision to fruition, signaling its commitment to shaping the future of AI computing.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Dec 2020
$222m
SERIES E
Feb 2020
$150m
SERIES D
Total funding: $682m
Company benefits
- Work-Life Balance: We believe you should have a good work-life balance. Everyone's situation is different, so we offer flexible working arrangements and start and finish times, allowing you to choose when to work from home or come into the office
- Wellbeing: We want to ensure that our employees have the resources and support they need to prioritise their health and wellbeing
- Healthcare: We offer Private Medical Insurance (PMI) to our employees to help them take care of their health and that of their loved ones
- Progression: We prioritise learning and development as an integral part of our culture at Graphcore. Our Talent Development team is dedicated to equipping all our employees with the necessary tools, resources, and support to enhance their skills and reach their full potential in their careers
- Pension: We believe that our employees deserve the best when it comes to planning for their future
- Income Protection: Graphcore understands that unforeseen circumstances can happen, and we want to ensure our employees have the necessary financial security in place
Company HQ
Old City, Bristol, UK
Leadership
Nigel Toon
(CEO)Previously the President and CEO at picoChip Designs (processors for telecoms). As well as the VP and GM of Europe at Altera (semiconductors, merged with Intel).
Simon Knowles
(CTO)Founded two successful semiconductor companies, Element14 and Icera, for a combined value of over $1 billion.
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