or apply directly on Graphcore's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 70 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
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Graphcore's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Graphcore.
About this role
As a Senior Linux Distribution & Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for building the Linux distribution that powers Graphcore's AI systems. Your role involves creating production-ready system images, improving automated pipelines, running Linux test suites, and diagnosing issues in build and validation processes. You will also help define reliable engineering processes within a small, collaborative team, ensuring that the platform evolves effectively based on evidence-led decisions.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Graphcore as an employer.
What you need
- Strong practical experience working in Linux environments
- Experience building or maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines for reliable engineering workflows
- Proficiency in Python, Bash or similar scripting languages
- Experience with Linux image creation, provisioning or system installation
- Ability to diagnose failures in automated build or test environments
- Confidence using established tools while continuously improving engineering quality
What you get
- Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility
- Generous leave: Take time to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work
- Retirement planning support: Up to 5% matched pension
- Phantom equity: Share in Graphcore’s success
- Workplace experience: Enjoy thoughtfully designed office spaces for collaboration, with free food and an on-site barista to support your day
- Peace of mind protection: Income protection and life assurance to provide financial security for you and your loved ones
Worth weighing
- No salary listed for the specific position, only ranges for Senior and Staff levels
- Role requires hands-on systems engineering with a focus on building reliable processes
- The team is new, which may involve shaping culture and processes from the ground up
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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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