AI HW Systems Engineering and Debug Lead

Graphcore • Austin, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced AI HW Systems Engineering and Debug Lead to drive system-level debug and bring-up activities for Graphcore’s next-generation AI data center platforms.
The successful candidate will lead complex debug efforts across hardware, firmware, and software layers for blade and rack-level systems. This role focuses on developing scalable debug strategies, improving debug throughput, and ensuring timely resolution of system-level issues throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience working on complex systems engineering challenges involving HW/FW/SW debug in server or data center environments.
• Proven experience leading validation and debug for board, blade, and rack-level hardware platforms.
• Strong experience debugging OS, firmware, silicon, and hardware issues.
• Understanding of industry-standard system buses such as PCIe and CXL and their software stacks.
• Strong knowledge of ARM or x86 CPU architectures, SoC design, memory systems, and power management.
• Experience with system architecture, validation strategies, and complex system debug methodologies.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and cross-team coordination skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing or deploying AI/ML rack-scale systems.
• Experience developing at-scale debug methodologies for hyperscale data center systems.
• Familiarity with data center infrastructure and emerging AI hardware technologies.
• Experience with rack integration testing and hyperscale deployment readiness.
• Knowledge of automated validation frameworks, test analytics, and continuous validation practices.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop AI systems debug methodology and system bring-up strategies for next-generation AI data center platforms.
• Lead system-level debug and root cause analysis for issues identified during server rack validation, post-silicon validation, and production phases.
• Drive complex debug efforts across silicon, hardware platforms, firmware, operating systems, and software stacks.
• Manage and track technical issues, risks, and priorities to ensure program milestones are achieved.
• Publish debug program indicators and metrics to identify roadblocks and improve debug throughput.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including system architecture, silicon, firmware, and validation teams to resolve system-level issues.
• Lead development and integration of debug tools, scripts, and methodologies to improve debug efficiency.
• Communicate program status, risks, and technical findings to engineering leadership and stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level