Silicon Verification Engineer

Graphcore; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous leave

Pension (up to 5% matched)

Phantom equity

On-site barista and free food

Private medical/dental options

Job summary

Graphcore is seeking a Silicon Verification Engineer to ensure RTL aligns with architecture specifications and to protect silicon quality before tape-out. You will plan verification, define coverage, generate tests and diagnose failures, while enhancing shared infrastructure to help engineers move faster.

The role sits at the intersection of architecture, logical design and verification and offers a path to leadership through technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience verifying CPU/ASIC silicon blocks and RTL
• Proficient with SystemVerilog, Python, UVM, SVA
• Ability to plan verification work and drive coverage to closure
• Strong debugging across RTL, software and verification infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Plan verification strategies, define coverage goals and generate tests.
• Diagnose failures and drive issues to resolution across RTL and software.
• Improve shared verification infrastructure to accelerate silicon bring-up.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Logical Design and Physical Design to ensure RTL matches spec.

Skills

CPU/ASIC verification

UVM & SVA

SystemVerilog

Python

Debugging RTL/Software

Test planning & coverage

Tools

Git

DRMS tools

Job description

About the job

Own verification that turns complex silicon architecture into reliable AI compute hardware.

As a Silicon Verification Engineer, you will help ensure Graphcore RTL matches the architecture specification. Your work will protect silicon quality before designs move into physical implementation.

You will sit where architecture, logical design and verification meet. You will directly influence how issues are found, understood and resolved before they become costly.

You will plan verification, define coverage, generate tests and diagnose failures. You will also improve shared infrastructure that helps engineers move faster and identify problems earlier.

The work is technically deep, with clear impact on our silicon. You will help build the discipline, pace and quality needed for ambitious AI compute programs at scale.

The team and culture

The verification team works closely with Architecture, Logical Design and Physical Design. Clear plans, coverage goals, test results and direct technical feedback shape the work.

You will take ownership, follow evidence and keep communication open across sites. The team values people who speak up early and make complex problems easier to solve.

Decisions are driven by technical reasoning, shared data and practical trade-offs. You will have room to lead through your expertise, not just your title.

What we're looking for

• Verification experience in CPU, ASIC or closely related silicon environments
• Experience with UVM, SVA, assembly, compilers, Git or DRMS tools
• Ability to plan verification work and drive functional coverage to closure
• Strong debugging skills across RTL, software and shared verification infrastructure
• Confident in SystemVerilog and Python

While we have outlined a set of requirements, we value transferable skills and diverse experiences. We also welcome engineers returning to the profession after a career break, including through returnship routes.

Benefits

• Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility
• Generous leave: Take 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: Enjoy thoughtfully designed office spaces for collaboration, with free food and an on-site barista to support your day
• Peace of mind protection: Income protection and life assurance to provide financial security for you and your loved ones
• Electric Vehicle Scheme: Choose an electric vehicle and lease it through salary sacrifice
• Flexible benefits: Tailor your benefits package with a choice of 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

We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and recognise that everyone brings different strengths and perspectives. If you need any adjustments during the interview process, just let us know - we’re happy to support you.

Join the Team at 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. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone.

Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore brings together deep expertise to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful progress in AI compute.

Ready to own verification work that directly shapes Graphcore silicon?