CareerPlan

Director of Characterisation

BristolRemoteFull-time2026-09-23 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead the team that validates Graphcore's AI silicon and system platforms for reliability and consistent performance in real-world conditions.

Role type

Director of Characterisation (Hands-on leadership)

Builds

Characterisation strategies, lab infrastructure, and automated test workflows for next-gen AI silicon and SoC platforms.

Domain

Semiconductor hardware / AI compute platforms

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Silicon digital device design, bring-up and characterisation, SoC architectures, high-speed digital interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, DDR), measurement automation, data analysis, scripting/coding, ATE systems

Preferred skills

PCBA and system level technologies, Project management

Technologies

ATE systems, PCIe, Ethernet, DDR

Responsibilities

Define bring-up and characterisation strategies, lead technical execution, shape lab infrastructure, collaborate with silicon/hardware/product teams, develop automated test workflows

Seniority

Director, hands-on leadership