Director of Characterisation

Graphcore; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension

Income Protection

Learning & Development

Wellbeing

Job summary

Graphcore in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Characterisation Lead to head the team proving AI silicon performs reliably before customers. You will define bring-up and characterisation strategies, lead technical execution, and shape the lab infrastructure across silicon, hardware, and product teams.

This hands-on leadership role sits in Manufacturing Operations, offering flexible working patterns. You will partner with architecture, silicon, production test and product teams to drive

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex technical projects and teams.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team that proves AI silicon performs reliably before it reaches customers.
• Build and lead Graphcore’s characterisation capability for next generation silicon and system platforms.
• Define bring up and characterisation strategies and lead technical execution across silicon, hardware, manufacturing, architecture and product teams.

Skills

Measurement automation

Data analysis

Scripting

Coding

ATE systems

PCIe

Ethernet

DDR

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PCB/PCBA knowledge

System test equipment

Job description

• Lead the team that proves our AI silicon performs reliably before it reaches customers
• You will build and lead Graphcore’s characterisation capability for next generation silicon and system platforms. Your work will help ensure our products perform consistently across real world conditions
• You will define bring up and characterisation strategies, lead technical execution, and shape the lab infrastructure needed for success. You’ll work across silicon, hardware, manufacturing, architecture and product teams to solve complex engineering challenges
• This is a hands on leadership role with the opportunity to influence both product design and how Graphcore validates future AI systems
• This is a newly formed team within Manufacturing Operations. You’ll have the opportunity to establish how the team works while building strong partnerships across engineering and operations
• Day to day, you’ll work closely with architecture, silicon, hardware, production test and product teams. Decisions are driven by data, technical evidence and close collaboration across disciplines
• We value ownership and clear communication. You’ll be trusted to lead technical direction, remove blockers and help teams make progress with confidence

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
• Healthcare: We offer Private Medical Insurance (PMI) to our employees to help them take care of their health and that of their loved ones
• 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
• 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
• Wellbeing: We want to ensure that our employees have the resources and support they need to prioritise their health and wellbeing

Experience with measurement automation, data analysis, and scripting/coding to develop automated test and analysis workflows, with familiarity of ATE systems and their capabilitiesIn-depth knowledge of high-performance processors, system-on-chip (SoC) architectures, and high-speed digital interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and DDRStrong expertise in silicon digital device design, bring-up, characterisation, and silicon process technologies, with an understanding of their impact on transistor- and system-level performanceExcellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, supported by a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent practical experience)Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects as an individual contributor, manager, or project manager, with the ability to work independently and drive executionKnowledge of PCBA and system level technologiesProject management experience