Principal Test Framework Software Engineer
Graphcore is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Principal Test Framework Software Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain robust test automation solutions that drive hardware quality and reliability across our AI hardware platforms. This role focuses on building scalable automation frameworks, translating hardware specifications into test solutions, and enabling efficient validation across development and production environments.
In this position, you will design, implement, and extend test automation frameworks for hardware qualification and validation. Responsibilities include translating hardware specifications into scalable, maintainable automated test suites, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure test coverage meets product and quality requirements, debugging and troubleshooting issues in automation frameworks across environments and platforms, developing tooling to process, analyze, and visualize test data for actionable insights, optimizing test execution efficiency, and improving validation methodologies.
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, along with extensive experience (10–15+ years) in automation systems, test frameworks, or infrastructure. Strong proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages is essential, as well as experience with Linux/Unix environments and hardware testing frameworks. Candidates should demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently in cross-functional teams, experience building scalable, maintainable, and reliable automation systems, and excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Graphcore offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working arrangements, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance, a health cash plan, a dental plan, pension matching up to 5%, life assurance, and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance program that includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support. Our central Bristol office provides a range of healthy food and snacks, as well as a barista bar.
At Graphcore, we are committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes our company a great home for everyone. We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences and offer an equal opportunity process. We understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us and can provide a flexible approach to interviews, encouraging candidates to discuss any reasonable adjustments they may require.