Senior Systems Engineer - Commissioning and Characterisation
Graphcore · Bristol, UK; London, UK
Posted 9 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 9 days Graphcore's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Graphcore's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Graphcore
- low 0 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
- 2026-09-17
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 Systems Engineer, you will investigate a novel AI computing architecture by designing experiments and benchmarking AI workloads. You will analyze how hardware and software interact at scale, providing insights into system behavior, performance, and reliability. Your role involves collaborating with infrastructure engineers and developing tools for data analysis and visualization.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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
- Comfortable using Python to write tests, automate tasks, analyse data or develop practical engineering tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- A curiosity-driven approach to investigating complex systems
- Ability to explain technical findings clearly, using accurate and reproducible evidence
- Confidence to work independently, take responsibility and collaborate across engineering teams
Nice to have
- Experience in AI workloads and benchmarking
- Experience in systems architecture
- Experience in parallel and distributed computing
- Experience in automation
- Experience with containers or modern orchestration infrastructure
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
- No visa sponsorship available for this role
- The role involves investigating complex systems where answers are not readily known, which may require a high degree of initiative and problem-solving
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Listed by Graphcore on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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