Director of Characterisation

Job description

About the job Lead the team that proves our AI silicon performs reliably before it reaches customers. You will build and lead Graphcore's characterisation capability for next generation silicon and system platforms. Your work will help ensure our products perform consistently across real world conditions. You will define bring up and characterisation strategies, lead technical execution, and shape the lab infrastructure needed for success. You'll work across silicon, hardware, manufacturing, architecture and product teams to solve complex engineering challenges. This is a hands on leadership role with the opportunity to influence both product design and how Graphcore validates future AI systems. The team and culture This is a newly formed team within Manufacturing Operations. You'll have the opportunity to establish how the team works while building strong partnerships across engineering and operations. Day to day, you'll work closely with architecture, silicon, hardware, production test and product teams. Decisions are driven by data, technical evidence and close collaboration across disciplines. We value ownership and clear communication. You'll be trusted to lead technical direction, remove blockers and help teams make progress with confidence. What we're looking for Essential Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects as an individual contributor, manager, or project manager, with the ability to work independently and drive execution. Strong expertise in silicon digital device design, bring-up, characterisation, and silicon process technologies, with an understanding of their impact on transistor- and system-level performance. In-depth knowledge of high-performance processors, system-on-chip (SoC) architectures, and high-speed digital interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and DDR. Experience with measurement automation, data analysis, and scripting/coding to develop automated test and analysis workflows, with familiarity of ATE systems and their capabilities. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, supported by a bachelor's degree (or equivalent practical experience). Desirable Knowledge of PCBA and system level technologies. Project management experience. Benefits Unlimited annual leave Up to 5% matched pension Phantom equity – share in Graphcore's success True flexibility in how and where you work Offic…