Principal Execution & QA Validation Engineer
Core
Driving validation execution, automation, product quality, and release readiness for Graphcore silicon and platform technologies.
Role type
Principal Execution & QA Validation Engineer (Hardware/Silicon)
Builds
Scalable validation methodologies, automation frameworks, and test execution infrastructure for AI compute hardware.
Domain
Semiconductor / AI Accelerator Hardware / Silicon Validation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Silicon validation, hardware validation, test automation, Python programming, hardware systems knowledge, validation planning, root-cause analysis, risk assessment, cross-functional collaboration, technical leadership, process improvement.
Preferred skills
Post-silicon bring-up, large-scale regression systems, FPGA-based validation, lab equipment automation, CI/CD systems, engineering analytics tools, C/C++/embedded software, AI accelerator experience, organizational validation standards.
Technologies
Python, FPGA, CI/CD, C, C++, embedded software
Responsibilities
Define and drive validation strategies for complex silicon and platform technologies; Develop and maintain automation frameworks for rapid test execution; Lead silicon and platform validation activities from bring-up through product readiness; Conduct complex analysis of validation results to identify issues; Mentor engineers on validation methodologies and quality practices; Act as the final validation authority for assigned areas.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence
