About the company
Graphcore is one of the world's leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute, developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure. 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership for the design, integration, validation, and deployment of robotic automation systems for data center operations
- Align robotics, data center, internal engineering, SoftBank Group, and third-party partner teams to provide scalable autonomy capabilities
- Guide and mentor Softbank Group engineers and third-party partners, elevating technical judgment and Mechatronics best practices
- Contribute to technical planning, estimation and delivery of key project milestones
- Establish or execute verification and validation processes, including simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, FAT/SAT, site validation, or field deployment
- Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis across software, controls, mechanical, and electrical systems
- Iterate on end effectors, hardware interfaces, and robotic subsystems with partners
- Help build scalable software infrastructure, device management systems, and fleet coordination protocols
- Lead the transition of R&D feasibility studies into production-ready integrated systems
- Evaluate emerging technologies, tools and methodologies to improve robotics capabilities and engineering productivity
Requirements
- Experience in automation or equipment engineering, with a focus on mechatronic subsystems and modular machine design
- Experience taking robotic or automated systems from prototype/R&D into production or field deployment
- Experience with material handling systems, automated equipment, or productionized robotic solutions
- Familiarity with 3D localization or VLM-based object detection
- Experience conducting FAT/SAT validation and managing technical deliverables with partners and manufacturers
- Proven ability to debug the full-stack: PLC logic, high-level code (C# or Python), and complex mechanical/electrical hardware
- Experience with robotics frameworks and middleware such as ROS/ROS 2 and IsaacSIM
- Strong understanding of robotics fundamentals including perception, localization, mapping, planning or control
- Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Mathematics, or a related technical field
Conditions
- Based in Austin, may require periodic travel to partner, manufacturing, lab, or deployment sites
- Flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage