Hiring: Director - Post-Silicon Validation (Functional) Company: Graphcore Location: Austin, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:56:28 Target Skills & Keywords : AI, ASIC, C, C++, Embedded Systems, FPGA, Firmware, Linux, Program Management, Python, SOC, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •10+ years experience Required Skills: •We have an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, cross-functional development team validating cutting-edge, high-performance AI chips and platforms. •The Post-Silicon Bringup team sits within the Architecture and Validation team, we are responsible for bringup and validation of new silicon when it returns from manufacture, enabling and supporting the production SW and FW teams to bring up their software and supporting the Silicon Characterisation team. •Plan, design, develop and debug silicon validation tests in bare metal C/C++ on FPGA/Emulator prior to first silicon •Deploy silicon validation tests on first silicon and debugging them •Develop automated test framework and regression test suites in Python to optimize validation efficiency •Collaborate closely with engineers from many other disciplines on a variety of topics •Interface directly with Validation and Production Test engineering peers to implement best practices and continuous improvements to test methodologies •Analyse test results, identify and debug failures/defects Qualifications: •Understanding of ML applications and their workloads •A self-starter who can apply independent judgement •A team player able to lead and support colleagues with difficult concepts •Strong experience in Bare metal / embedded C/C++ •Excellent problem-solving, analytical & diagnostic skills •Demonstrated capacity to work across teams and programming languages to find root causes of critical and complex issues •Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain difficult concepts to resolve issues •Memory technologies (LPDDR, DDR, HBM, …) •Other peripherals such as I2C, I3C, SPI, … •Good knowledge of mixed-signal building blocks such as PLLs, high speed PHYs and IC control/communication protocols is highly desirable. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!