Graphcore is a globally recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems. The company designs advanced semiconductors and data centre hardware that provide the specialised processing power needed to drive AI innovation, while delivering the efficiency required to support its broader adoption.

As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. We are opening a new AI Engineering Campus in Bengaluru which will play a central role in Graphcore's work building the future of AI computing.

As a Senior Technical Program Manager focused on post-silicon validation and bring-up you will play a key role in bridging the technical and management domains, driving the development and execution of critical programs through the preparation phase by ensuring that the infrastructure, tools, and environments required for post-silicon validation and bring-up are available and then executing on bring-up and post-silicon validation and driving all required debug. You will collaborate with development managers, engineers, and multi-functional teams across systems, software, operations, and product to ensure the flawless delivery of our silicon projects.

Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership and Execution: Own the planning, development, and management of project schedules and deliverables. Ensure meticulous management of tasks, dependencies, and breakthroughs to achieve program objectives on schedule
• Design and Scope Management: Actively participate in crucial design reviews. Efficiently handle scope changes to minimize impacts on project timelines and outcomes
• Multi-functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary liaison for the technical team in multi-functional discussions, ensuring alignment on project requirements
• Risk Management: Proactively identify risks and dependencies, develop mitigation strategies, and inform/escalate issues
• Communication: Provide regular updates on program status, highlighting challenges and proposing solutions to internal partners, facilitating informed decision-making
• Continuous Improvement: Leverage insights and standard processes from completed programs to drive continuous improvement in processes and outcomes for future projects
• Continually improve processes, optimize workflow, and maintain the highest quality levels

Essential skills:

• BSc or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other relevant Applied Science/Engineering discipline
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a technical program management role, ideally within multi-functional teams
• Proven experience in SoC design/architecture and post-silicon validation flows
• Ability to navigate system integration complexities at the convergence of Silicon, System, and Software
• Highly self-motivated and proactive individual, with an ability to engage in critical thinking and problem-solving
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills, capable of effectively articulating complex technical issues and their solutions
• Strong Cross-functional team management, strong interpersonal skills, and adaptive communication style

Desirable skills:

• Understanding of AI System-level platforms and how each component interacts with the system
• A detailed understanding of datacentre and/or consumer electronics design, including critical interfaces

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers a competitive benefits package. We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.