Director of Post-Silicon Validation

Graphcore is a globally recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems. The company designs advanced semiconductors and data centre hardware that provide the specialised processing power needed to drive AI innovation. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is opening a new AI Engineering Campus in Austin, Texas.

• Plan, design, develop and debug silicon validation tests in bare metal C/C++ on FPGA/Emulator prior to first silicon
• Deploy silicon validation tests on first silicon and debugging them
• Develop automated test framework and regression test suites in Python to optimize validation efficiency
• Collaborate closely with engineers from many other disciplines on a variety of topics
• Work with Validation and Production Test engineering peers to implement best practices and continuous improvements to test methodologies
• Analyse test results, identify and debug failures/defects
• Contribute to shared test and validation infrastructure
• Provide feedback to architects

• Understanding of ML applications and their workloads
• Strong experience in Bare metal / embedded C/C++
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical & diagnostic skills
• Experience of the post-silicon validation process applied in digital ASIC environments
• Python, Linux
• 10+ years experience
• Experience building and leading, multi-site teams
• Driver level experience with PCIe, Ethernet, Memory technologies (LPDDR, DDR, HBM), I2C, I3C, SPI
• Good knowledge of mixed-signal building blocks such as PLLs, high speed PHYs and IC control/communication protocols
• Experience of Arm CPUs, System IP and debug tools
• Experience of AMBA protocols
• Experience in Characterization, Failure Analysis, Test Development, Statistical analysis

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental and vision coverage, FSAs, HSAs, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, commuter benefits, wellness services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)