Graphcore

Hardware System Test Engineer

Graphcore · Bristol, UK; Cambridge, UK

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Graphcore's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Graphcore's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Graphcore
high
189 stale, 5 reposted of 192 open
Hiring momentum
288 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

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About this role

The Senior Hardware System Test Engineer will design and develop manufacturing test solutions for advanced computing systems, ensuring thorough testing from product introduction to volume manufacturing. This role involves collaborating with hardware engineers, software teams, and manufacturing partners to solve complex hardware and software problems, improve product quality, and enhance test coverage. Daily responsibilities include working closely with various internal teams and taking ownership of testing processes while contributing ideas for improvement.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Experience in manufacturing test of advanced electronic systems
  • Good understanding of the fundamentals of electronics
  • Experience with Python, C/C++, Bash, and Git
  • Experience using the Linux command line
  • Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams such as software, silicon design and hardware design
  • Ability to solve problems in complex electronic systems

Nice to have

  • Experience developing tests for high-speed interconnects (PCIe Gen5/6, Ethernet)
  • Experience of microcontroller development / debug environments
  • Experience in both NPI and volume manufacturing test solutions
  • Experience with Assembly programming
  • Basic Data Analysis skills

What you get

  • Unlimited annual leave
  • Up to 5% matched pension
  • Phantom equity – share in Graphcore’s success
  • True flexibility in how and where you work
  • Office spaces designed for collaboration
  • Free food and an on-site barista

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role requires collaboration across multiple technical teams, which may involve complex interpersonal dynamics
  • Focus on both NPI and volume manufacturing may indicate a fast-paced environment with varying priorities

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Listed by Graphcore on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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