Software Architect

Graphcore is one of the world's leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute, part of the SoftBank Group. It develops hardware, software and systems infrastructure for AI breakthroughs.

• Define & document the software architecture of the software stack
• Work across different software domains to ensure a coherent end-to-end architecture
• Clearly communicate the software architecture to engineering teams
• Ensure teams understand key software architectural components, interfaces, and guiding principles
• Continuously maintain the software architecture as the product evolves and communicate changes proactively
• Stay informed about trends and developments in the ML/software ecosystem
• Assess the architectural impact of new technologies
• Account for usability, performance, reliability, maintainability, testability, security and observability constraints
• Prototype and validate architectural concepts through proof-of-concept implementations
• Work with HW and Silicon architects to ensure the needs of the software stack
• Ensure the software architecture meets product requirements
• Work closely with engineering, product, leadership, and partners to align business goals and architectural direction

• Expertise in one or more of: Firmware, Drivers, ML frameworks (PyTorch, Triton, etc), Collectives, HPC, Tooling, C & C++, CPU architectures
• Technical expertise in the ML accelerator software space
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Collaborative mindset and ability to influence
• Pragmatic approach to decision making, aware of trade-offs and implications

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience in a previous architecture role

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working, generous annual leave policy
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan, dental plan
• Pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection
• Generous parental leave policy and employee assistance programme
• Must hold the right to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship available