{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ee0202d90cd0ed72d5eb2258","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ee0202d90cd0ed72d5eb2258","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ee0202d90cd0ed72d5eb2258","title":"Senior Post-Silicon Lab Characterisation Engineer","description":"Senior Bring-Up and Characteristion Engineer\nSalary $156,500 - $211,700 + Phantom Equity + Benefits\nGraphcore is a globally recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems. The company designs advanced semiconductors and data centre hardware that provide the specialised processing power needed to drive AI innovation, while delivering the efficiency required to support its broader adoption.\nAs 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 opening a new AI Engineering Campus in Austin, which will play a central role in Graphcore's work building the future of AI computing.\nWe are looking for a Characterisation and Bring-Up engineer to work with Architecture, Silicon Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Operations (device manufacture) and Product teams to help create and execute the bring-up and characterisation of our cutting-edge silicon devices and system platforms.\n\nGraphcore design and develop leading edge silicon processors and high-power high-speed blade systems at the forefront of AI technology. As such you will need to develop a detailed understanding of our silicon and platform products. Your role will be to create and execute bring-up and characterisation plans of our silicon devices in systems to show that they will operate correctly over all conditions in the final product. You will concentrate on automated and manual testing of systems in the lab and datacentre. The results will be integrated with data from other teams to provide the complete characterisation solution for the product. For example, a large amount of device testing can be performed by the production test team using high-speed production test equipment.\nAbout the Role\nWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Post‑Silicon Lab Characterisation Engineer to contribute to silicon bring-up, validation, and characterisation efforts for cutting-edge SoCs and IP blocks. This role is critical to ensuring first-pass success and delivering high-quality products to market. You will be part of a team of multi-level Engineers and work with similar international silicon characterisation teams.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and execute comprehensive post-silicon characterisation and validation plans for advanced SoCs and high-speed interfaces (PCIe, CXL, DDR, SerDes, Ethernet).\nPerform hands-on lab testing using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, BERTs, and other high-speed instrumentation.\nDesign and implement automated test frameworks and scripts (Python, Linux) for data collection and analysis.\nConduct root-cause analysis of functional, electrical, and performance issues; collaborate with design, firmware, Product Engineering Manufacturing, Architecture, policy and verification teams to resolve.\nDrive lab infrastructure improvements and develop custom hardware setups for validation.\n\nExperience:\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master's or Ph.D. preferred).\n3+ years in post-silicon validation, characterisation, or hardware bring-up of SoCs or ICs.\nExperience within a hands on lab environment performing measurements at bench level.\nKnowledge of high-performance processor and system-on-chip systems\nKnowledge of measurement automation and data analysis\nExpertise in high-speed interface validation (PCIe Gen5/6, CXL, Ethernet, DDR5, SerDes).\nStrong proficiency with lab equipment and debug tools Labview and Jtag.\nFamiliarity with PVT corner testing, compliance standards, and reliability validation.\nAnalog and mixed Signal Experience\nProgramming skills in Python and Linux scripting for automation.\nPreferred Skills\nExperience with HPC/AI SoCs and advanced memory technologies (HBM, DDR5).\nKnowledge of pre-silicon emulation and modelling tools.\nThe ability to code or script automation and data analysis using appropriate coding languages such as Python, JMP for example\n\nNice to Have Skills\nSOC Boot flow\nReading schematics and PCB design\nBackground knowledge of ATE systems and capabilities. Whilst you will not be directly involved with such testing, some of the characterisation work will be performed on such systems\n\nBenefits\n\nIn addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers a competitive benefits package. 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.","company":"Graphcore","rawCompany":"graphcore","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:51:31.760Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2061.00","title":"Computer Hardware Engineers","slug":"computer-hardware-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.02","title":"Validation Engineers","slug":"validation-engineers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"}],"industries":[{"code":"334413","title":"Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-and-related-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"334111","title":"Electronic Computer Manufacturing","slug":"electronic-computer-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Post-Silicon Lab Characterisation Engineer","description":"Senior Bring-Up and Characteristion Engineer\nSalary $156,500 - $211,700 + Phantom Equity + Benefits\nGraphcore is a globally recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems. The company designs advanced semiconductors and data centre hardware that provide the specialised processing power needed to drive AI innovation, while delivering the efficiency required to support its broader adoption.\nAs 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 opening a new AI Engineering Campus in Austin, which will play a central role in Graphcore's work building the future of AI computing.\nWe are looking for a Characterisation and Bring-Up engineer to work with Architecture, Silicon Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Operations (device manufacture) and Product teams to help create and execute the bring-up and characterisation of our cutting-edge silicon devices and system platforms.\n\nGraphcore design and develop leading edge silicon processors and high-power high-speed blade systems at the forefront of AI technology. As such you will need to develop a detailed understanding of our silicon and platform products. Your role will be to create and execute bring-up and characterisation plans of our silicon devices in systems to show that they will operate correctly over all conditions in the final product. You will concentrate on automated and manual testing of systems in the lab and datacentre. The results will be integrated with data from other teams to provide the complete characterisation solution for the product. For example, a large amount of device testing can be performed by the production test team using high-speed production test equipment.\nAbout the Role\nWe are seeking a highly experienced Senior Post‑Silicon Lab Characterisation Engineer to contribute to silicon bring-up, validation, and characterisation efforts for cutting-edge SoCs and IP blocks. This role is critical to ensuring first-pass success and delivering high-quality products to market. You will be part of a team of multi-level Engineers and work with similar international silicon characterisation teams.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and execute comprehensive post-silicon characterisation and validation plans for advanced SoCs and high-speed interfaces (PCIe, CXL, DDR, SerDes, Ethernet).\nPerform hands-on lab testing using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, BERTs, and other high-speed instrumentation.\nDesign and implement automated test frameworks and scripts (Python, Linux) for data collection and analysis.\nConduct root-cause analysis of functional, electrical, and performance issues; collaborate with design, firmware, Product Engineering Manufacturing, Architecture, policy and verification teams to resolve.\nDrive lab infrastructure improvements and develop custom hardware setups for validation.\n\nExperience:\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master's or Ph.D. preferred).\n3+ years in post-silicon validation, characterisation, or hardware bring-up of SoCs or ICs.\nExperience within a hands on lab environment performing measurements at bench level.\nKnowledge of high-performance processor and system-on-chip systems\nKnowledge of measurement automation and data analysis\nExpertise in high-speed interface validation (PCIe Gen5/6, CXL, Ethernet, DDR5, SerDes).\nStrong proficiency with lab equipment and debug tools Labview and Jtag.\nFamiliarity with PVT corner testing, compliance standards, and reliability validation.\nAnalog and mixed Signal Experience\nProgramming skills in Python and Linux scripting for automation.\nPreferred Skills\nExperience with HPC/AI SoCs and advanced memory technologies (HBM, DDR5).\nKnowledge of pre-silicon emulation and modelling tools.\nThe ability to code or script automation and data analysis using appropriate coding languages such as Python, JMP for example\n\nNice to Have Skills\nSOC Boot flow\nReading schematics and PCB design\nBackground knowledge of ATE systems and capabilities. Whilst you will not be directly involved with such testing, some of the characterisation work will be performed on such systems\n\nBenefits\n\nIn addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers a competitive benefits package. 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. 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