About the Position

We have an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, cross-functional development team validating cutting-edge, high-performance AI chips and platforms. You will play a key role in supporting new product introductions and post-silicon validation.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, develop and debug silicon validation tests in bare metal C/C++ on FPGA/Emulator prior to first silicon
Deploy silicon validation tests on first silicon and debugging them
Develop automated test framework and regression test suites in Python to optimize validation efficiency
Collaborate closely with engineers from many other disciplines on a variety of topics
Work with Validation and Production Test engineering peers to implement best practices and continuous improvements to test methodologies
Analyse test results, identify and debug failures/defects
Contribute to shared test and validation infrastructure
Provide feedback to architects

Requirements

Essential:

Understanding of ML applications and their workloads
A self-starter who can apply independent judgement
A team player able to lead and support colleagues with difficult concepts
Strong experience in Bare metal / embedded C/C++
Excellent problem-solving, analytical & diagnostic skills
Ability to work across teams and programming languages to find root causes of critical and complex issues
Experience of the post-silicon validation process applied in digital ASIC environments
Python, Linux
Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain difficult concepts to resolve issues

Desirable

10+ years experience
Experience building and leading, multi-site teams
Driver level experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:
- Good knowledge of mixed-signal building blocks such as PLLs, high speed PHYs and IC control/communication protocols
- Experience of Arm CPUs, System IP and debug tools
- Experience of AMBA protocols
- Experience in Characterization, Failure Analysis, Test Development, Statistical analysis

We Offer

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI chips and platforms
Collaborative and cross-functional team environment
Chance to provide technical guidance to other engineering team members
Potential to architect and drive implementation of continuous improvements to test infrastructure and processes

About the Company

Join our team at Graphcore and be part of a dynamic environment where you can leverage our experience and industry knowledge to drive innovation in AI chip development.

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