SoC Architect

At Graphcore, we’re building the future of AI compute.

We’re a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale.

As part of the Soft Bank Group, backed by significant long-term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing Soft Bank AI ecosystem.

To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world.

We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence.

Our team is at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution, enabling innovators from all industries and sectors to expand human potential with technology.

The availability of specialised artificial intelligence compute will be a decisive factor in AI’s rate of progress.

Graphcoreallows innovators to go further, faster.

What we do really makes a difference. Reporting to the Director of Silicon Architecture, the SoC Architects are responsible for the design, specification, modelling and integration of sub-systems within complex, high performance and highly integrated silicon devices at the forefront of AI acceleration technology.

The role involvesclosecollaboration with other groups, including architecture,silicon design,verification,hardware and softwareteams.

The Silicon Architecture Teamsits within theCOOgroup.

The SoC architectsareresponsible forthe architectural specification,integration,modelling,validation and evaluationofnumerouscriticalsub-systems,including high-speed interfacesforourupcoming

AI acceleration platforms.

• Distillingproductrequirementsand their effects on SoC/platform design trade-offs
• Collaboratingwithprocessor, SoC and systemarchitectsto determine optimal solutions
• Collaborating with silicon design,verification,and hardwareengineersto ensureimplementationcorrectness
• Evaluating potentialhard and softthird-party
  
  IPand liaising withthird party IP vendors
• Design and specification ofperformant
  
  SoC sub-system sand their associated integrations
• Contribute to the silicon bring-up,characterisationand evaluation activities as required
• Silicon Architecture Team representation within cross-functional working groups
• Implement discussed infrastructure and processesimprovementsagreed with team
• Assist with debugging activities

• Degree in Electronic Engineering,Computer Scienceor related subject
• Solid understanding of computer/So Carchitecture
• Experienced in the writing of technical specifications
• Knowledge of RTL development and verification processes
• Be highly motivated, aself-starter, and a team player
• Ability to work across teams and programming languages
• Experience in thetechnicalspecification ofsilicon
  
  SoC devices
• Experience of machine learning ormassively parallel computing systems
• Low-level software experience, embedded C
• Knowledge of one or more of DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, on-chip networks

In addition to a competitive salary, annual leave policy, medical and dental health plans, a gym card and employee pension (matched up to 4%). We review our benefits on a yearly basis to ensure we offer a valuable and rewarding benefits programme to our employees. 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.