Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. 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.
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.
We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Test Framework Software Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain robust test automation solutions that drive hardware quality and reliability across our AI hardware platforms. This role focuses on building scalable automation frameworks, translating hardware specifications into test solutions, and enabling efficient validation across development and production environments.
The TeamYou will work closely with hardware, systems, and product engineering teams to ensure high-quality validation of complex AI systems. The team operates across hardware platforms, system validation, and production test environments.
Responsibilities and Duties- Design, implement, and extend test automation frameworks for hardware qualification and validation.
- Translate hardware specifications into scalable, maintainable automated test suites.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure test coverage meets product and quality requirements.
- Debug and troubleshoot issues in automation frameworks across environments and platforms.
- Develop tooling to process, analyze, and visualize test data for actionable insights.
- Optimize test execution efficiency and improve validation methodologies.
- Communicate technical status, risks, and insights to engineering stakeholders.
Candidate ProfileEssential:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Proven Experience in automation systems, test frameworks, or infrastructure.
- Strong proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
- Experience with Linux/Unix environments and hardware testing frameworks.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in cross-functional teams.
- Experience building scalable, maintainable, and reliable automation systems.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Desirable:
- Experience with test orchestration systems or automation infrastructure.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git).
- Background in AI hardware, embedded systems, or BMC environments.
- Experience integrating automated testing into manufacturing or deployment systems.
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