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Principal Test Framework Software Engineer

Graphcore · Austin, Texas, United States · On-site

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About Graphcore

Graphcore has built a new type of processor for machine intelligence to accelerate machine learning and AI applications for a world of intelligent machines. Backed by Air Street.

About the role

As Principal Test Framework Software Engineer, you will define and evolve the software architecture used to qualify and validate Graphcore's AI hardware platforms. You will combine hands-on software development with Principal-level technical leadership, creating common frameworks that help engineering teams run reliable, repeatable tests across development, system validation, and production environments. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Experience with test orchestration, lab management, hardware farms, scheduling systems, or distributed automation infrastructure
  • Background in AI hardware, server platforms, embedded systems, baseboard management controllers, or related low-level environments
  • Experience integrating automated tests with manufacturing, deployment, or product-release workflows
  • Experience developing test-data pipelines, dashboards, or visualization tools for engineering analysis and quality reporting
  • Familiarity with containerized environments, remote execution, or infrastructure-as-code practices used to manage test systems
More about this role

Graphcore is a leading innovator in artificial intelligence computing. We develop hardware, software, and systems infrastructure designed to support the next generation of AI systems and expand the practical use of AI across industries.

As part of SoftBank Group, Graphcore works alongside companies developing advanced technologies. Our teams bring together hardware, software, systems, and AI expertise to solve complex engineering problems across the computing stack.

As Principal Test Framework Software Engineer, you will define and evolve the software architecture used to qualify and validate Graphcore's AI hardware platforms. You will combine hands-on software development with Principal-level technical leadership, creating common frameworks that help engineering teams run reliable, repeatable tests across development, system validation, and production environments.

Working within Test Software and Automation, you will translate hardware requirements into maintainable test solutions, improve the speed and quality of validation, and provide clear technical direction across hardware, firmware, systems, product, and manufacturing teams.

  • Own the architecture and technical roadmap...

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Test SW & Automation

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