# Staff Engineer - Server Hardware Compute Blade and Rack Validation Lead at Graphcore

- Company: Graphcore
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://graphcore.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Austin, Texas, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-04-16
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/graphcore/jobs/8505267002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/graphcore-staff-engineer-server-hardware-compute-blade-and-rack-validation-lead/

## About the role

We are seeking a senior validation lead engineer to lead at-scale rack validation efforts for next-generation AI hyperscale systems. This role focuses on post-silicon system validation across the full lifecycle, ensuring functional, electrical, and thermal performance meets product objectives. You will own end-to-end blade and rack validation including planning, development, execution, and debug while collaborating across firmware, systems, and hardware teams.

## What they're looking for

- Lead post-silicon validation of AI compute blades and racks including test planning, development, and automation
- Drive provisioning and integration of system components (SoC FW, BMC, RMC, OS) for rack-level readiness
- Own execution against program achievements and report validation progress and risks
- Triage test failures, collect debug data, and collaborate on root cause analysis
- Track validation coverage and continuously improve test processes and infrastructure
- Collaborate with ODM/JDM partners on validation and quality

Tags: HW Platform Dev