About the job
About Us
Graphcore is a globally recognized leader in artificial intelligence computing systems. We design cutting-edge semiconductors and data center hardware that deliver the specialized processing power necessary to drive AI innovation while ensuring the efficiency required for broader adoption.
As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore belongs to an elite family of companies driving some of the world’s most transformative technologies.
Job Summary
We are in search of talented silicon physical design engineers to enhance our already exceptional team. We have diverse roles available, catering to individuals with a wide range of skills and experiences, although we will consider exceptional candidates with less experience. We seek collaborative and proactive team players focused on achieving shared goals and creating optimal engineering solutions. Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt and learn are crucial as we prioritize the right characteristics over specific experience.
For the successful candidate, we offer a transparent, honest, and collaborative environment where you will work on cutting-edge designs at the most advanced nodes. Our engineers are not confined to silos; they are trusted and encouraged to take ownership of their designs and problem-solving. You will join a team that constantly seeks to improve every aspect of our work: our designs, flows, methodologies, and infrastructure.
The Team
The physical design team operates within the broader silicon design team, which includes RTL, verification, and DFT, with whom we collaborate extensively. Our work involves strong ties with architecture, packaging, and product engineering. We are responsible for collaborating with these teams to create high-quality RTL and ultimately build the final chip layout (e.g., GDSII), ensuring a signoff-quality design is delivered to the foundry (e.g., TSMC).
Responsibilities and Duties
Applicants are expected to technically contribute to developing Graphcore's next generation of AI superchips, focusing on creating robust, high-performance, and power-efficient designs in leading-edge process technologies while adhering to ambitious development schedules. Contributions will span multiple areas, including:
- Utilizing state-of-the-art EDA tools and in-house Graphcore flows to deliver final designs of sign-off quality.
- Enhancing existing flows and in-house tools/APIs to support new features and/or methodologies.
- Analyzing and debugging complex engineering problems to arrive at workable solutions.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of designs and specifications.
