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<p>Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p>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.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p>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.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p>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 enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>
<p>Join our innovative and ambitious team as a System Software Engineer in Test – Firmware at Graphcore Ltd. You will take on an outstanding role in defining the future of AI technology. This is an opportunity to work on groundbreaking AI innovations with a team committed to flawless performance and world-class solutions.</p>
<h2>Responsibilities</h2>
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<li>Implement and deliver high-quality tests for complex firmware features.</li>
<li>Support in debugging and reducing Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of both internal and incoming issues.</li>
<li>Develop, improve, and maintain the CI/CD pipelines.</li>
<li>Collaborate with other teams to understand use cases and develop integration and acceptance test plans.</li>
<li>Actively participate in technical discussions, decision-making, and reviews within the team.</li>
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<h2>Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li>3+ years of experience in firmware qualification.</li>
<li>Experience in handling real-time embedded systems and intricate boot logic.</li>
<li>Experience working with hardware and debugging tools.</li>
<li>Knowledge of modern silicon and hardware interfaces (I2C, I3C, SMBus, SPI, PCIe, DDR, power management, etc.).</li>
<li>Experience with CI/CD, build tools, and modern testing practices.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills and the ability to detail technical processes effectively.</li>
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<h2>Differentiators</h2>
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<li>Experience working with enterprise-level systems.</li>
<li>Experience in Zephyr OS.</li>
<li>Experience with OpenBMC.</li>
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<p>Graphcore Ltd. provides a collaborative environment where your skills will be challenged and developed. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has the chance to contribute to our world-class solutions and achieve their full potential. Join us in pushing the boundaries of AI innovation and make a lasting impact!</p>
<p>We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.</p>
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