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Principal SoC Architect

Graphcore
CompanyGraphcore
CategoryEngineering
LocationBristol
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelSenior
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted31 Mar 2026
Last verified7 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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Description
About Graphcore At Graphcore, we’re building the future of AI compute.We’re a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale.As part of the SoftBank Group, backed by significant long-term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem.To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world.We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence.   Job Summary     Our team is at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution, enabling innovators from all industries and sectors to expand human potential with technology. The availability of specialised artificial intelligence compute will be a decisive factor in AI’s rate of progress. Graphcore allows innovators to go further, faster. What we do really makes a difference. Reporting to the Director of Silicon Architecture, the SoC Architects are responsible for the design, specification, modelling and integration of sub-systems within complex, high performance and highly integrated silicon devices at the forefront of AI acceleration technology. The role involves close collaboration with other groups, including architecture, silicon design, verification, hardware and software teams.    The Team The Silicon Architecture Team sits within the COO group. The SoC architects are responsible for the architectural specification, integration, modelling, validation and evaluation of numerous critical sub-systems, including high-speed interfaces for our upcoming AI acceleration platforms.     Responsibilities and Duties   Defines team infrastructure and processes    Distilling product requirements and their effects on SoC/platform design trade-offs   Collaborating with processor, SoC and system architects to determine optimal solutions   When required, providing technical knowledge  silicon design, verification, and hardware engineers to ensure implementation correctness    Good experience  potential hard and soft third-party IP and liaising with third party IP vendors   Design and specification of performant SoC sub-systems and their associated integrations   Manages queries for  the silicon bring-up, characterisation and evaluation activities as required   Drives delivery and planning of technical objectives   Advise in planning for infrastructure and processes    Silicon Architecture Team representation within cross-functional working groups   Mentors'  senior  technical engineers      Candidate Profile      Essential:   Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or related subject   Experience in the technical specification of complex silicon SoC devices   Strong software development experience   Solid understanding of  complex  computer/SoC architecture   Excellent communication skills   Strong  experience in writing  and developing  technical specifications   In depth