About the Role
Build the test strategy that protects Graphcore's system software releases at scale. As a Staff System Software Engineer, you will shape integration and system testing across firmware, BMC and Linux device drivers. Your work will help create a high quality gate for system software release packages. You will design, build, automate and report tests across complex server class systems. You will also develop reusable tools, pipelines and packaging solutions that help teams move faster with confidence.
This role needs deep low level software knowledge and strong system thinking. You will own hard technical areas, guide best practice and stay close to the code. You will join a new integration and system test team within System Software QA. The team verifies integrated components across BMC, firmware and Linux device drivers. Work happens close to the hardware, across component teams and QA. You will partner with developers, consult package stakeholders and turn use cases into robust system tests. Decisions are shaped by evidence, clear technical reasoning and ownership. You will be expected to speak up, act fast and raise standards through hands-on leadership.
Requirements
•Strong experience in low level system testing and integration across complex software and hardware layers.
•Deep understanding of RTOS, complex boot logic, Linux and device drivers.
•Test development capability using Python and C/C++.
•Experience working with hardware, debuggers, CI/CD pipelines and build or integration tools.
•Ability to debug cross-layer issues and drive root-cause investigations to lasting corrective actions.
•Clear communication skills, with the ability to mentor engineers and document complex technical decisions.
While a set of requirements is outlined, transferable skills and diverse experiences are valued. Candidates who meet most of the essential criteria are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
•Flexible working: balance work and personal life with greater flexibility
•Generous leave: 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: thoughtfully designed office spaces for collaboration, with free food and an on-site barista
•Peace of mind protection: income protection and life assurance
•Flexible benefits: tailor your benefits package with additional options including private medical insurance and dental cover
•Optional benefits: dental cover, health cash plan, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, give as you earn
Sponsorship
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Graphcore is unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa applications for this role.
About Graphcore
Graphcore is one of the world's leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world's most transformative technologies, sharing a vision to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone.
