Staff Hardware Engineer for AI Compute Systems

Graphcore; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI compute innovator is seeking a Staff Hardware Engineer to provide advanced operational, diagnostic, and engineering support for next-generation AI systems. This position focuses on hardware bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting of complex AI compute platforms. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in server hardware, practical experience with HPC systems, and the ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced environments. Responsibilities include leading troubleshooting activities and supporting engineering bring-up efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with server hardware architectures and board-level debugging.
• Experience analyzing system logs, hardware telemetry, and power/thermal metrics.
• Hands-on experience with HPC systems, AI compute platforms, or rack-scale infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced break-fix troubleshooting for server blades and rack-scale infrastructure.
• Support engineering bring-up activities, including component validation.
• Diagnose system-level failures involving thermal behavior and power anomalies.

Skills

Server hardware architectures

Board-level debugging

Collaboration skills

Experience with HPC systems

Communication skills

Python

Bash

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Tools

Automation tools

Job description

A leading AI compute innovator is seeking a Staff Hardware Engineer to provide advanced operational, diagnostic, and engineering support for next-generation AI systems. This position focuses on hardware bring-up, validation, and troubleshooting of complex AI compute platforms. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in server hardware, practical experience with HPC systems, and the ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced environments. Responsibilities include leading troubleshooting activities and supporting engineering bring-up efforts.