AI Compute Power & Performance Validation Lead

graphcore; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Graphcore in Austin, Texas is looking for a Power and Performance Validation Engineer to drive validation strategy for AI compute silicon. You will be responsible for leading power, thermal, and performance validation activities across environments and ensuring products meet efficiency expectations.

The ideal candidate will collaborate across engineering disciplines, develop scalable automation frameworks, and communicate findings clearly to senior leadership. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in power and performance validation.
• Strong knowledge of modern SoC architecture.
• Ability to work independently on complex tasks.

Responsibilities

• Define validation strategies for power and thermal characterization.
• Develop comprehensive validation plans.
• Communicate technical findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Power and performance validation

Silicon characterization

Python programming

Linux systems knowledge

Benchmarking tools

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Python

C/C++

stress-ng

fio

perf

iperf

Job description

Graphcore in Austin, Texas is looking for a Power and Performance Validation Engineer to drive validation strategy for AI compute silicon. You will be responsible for leading power, thermal, and performance validation activities across environments and ensuring products meet efficiency expectations.

The ideal candidate will collaborate across engineering disciplines, develop scalable automation frameworks, and communicate findings clearly to senior leadership. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with a supportive and inclusive work environment.