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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   Distilling product requirements and their effects on SoC/platform design trade-offs   Collaborating with processor, SoC and system architects to determine optimal solutions   Understanding of how to collaborate  with silicon design, verification, and hardware engineers to  demonstrate awareness and options for implementation correctness   Evaluating 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   Contribute to the silicon bring-up, characterisation and evaluation activities as required   Silicon Architecture Team representation within cross-functional working groups   Implement improvements to infrastructure and processes   Assist with  complex  debugging activities   Mentors Engineers  with technical queries     Candidate Profile    Essential:   Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or related subject   Solid understanding of computer/SoC architecture   Excellent communication skills   Good experience in the writing of technical specifications   Knowledge of RTL development and verification processes   Be highly motivated, a self-starter, and a team player   Ability to work across teams and programming languages   Desirable   Experie