Graphcore · 4 hours ago
Principal Systems Engineer
Austin, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expGraphcore is a globally recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems, and they are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineer with a focus on network interconnects. The role involves designing, analyzing, and optimizing interconnections in high-performance systems, collaborating with various teams to ensure the integration and performance of networking solutions.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Define and architect rack-level network topologies (e.g., 200/400/800G Ethernet, Smart NICs, Network Security, etc.) for scalable system designs
Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to design network interconnect solutions aligned with performance, power, and cost goals within the rack
Evaluate and select network fabrics (e.g., Ethernet, InfiniBand, CXL, PCIe) based on system requirements
Extensive knowledge on specifying, designing Scale-Up and Scale-Out Network Topologies
Model and simulate network performance across rack-level systems
Perform bottleneck analysis and propose optimizations for bandwidth, latency, and reliability
Collaborate with platform and board teams to ensure seamless integration of interconnects at the physical and logical levels
Define test plans and support bring-up and validation of networking subsystems
You'll work with Industry Network vendors to ensure solutions meet the technical requirements and features required for AI/ML systems
Maintain awareness of evolving standards (e.g., IEEE 802.3, OCP NIC, OSFP, QSFP-DD) and contribute to the development of internal guidelines
Ensure systems meet regulatory and industry compliance for networking hardware
Partner with software, firmware, and datacenter infrastructure teams to ensure end-to-end functionality and compatibility
Work with vendors and technology partners for roadmap alignment and issue resolution
Work closely with ODM partners to ensure integration and test requirements are developed and ensure proper validation coverage
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of experience in systems or network engineering, preferably in datacenter or HPC environments
Strong understanding of rack-level network topologies and high-speed interconnect technologies
Hands-on experience with Ethernet and/or InfiniBand networking, including QSFP/OSFP modules and switching
Familiarity with Layer 1–3 networking protocols and performance tuning
Experience with simulation tools and methodologies for network performance analysis
Preferred
Knowledge of CXL, NVLink, or PCIe-based interconnects
Experience with Open Compute Project (OCP) hardware and standards
Experience in thermal and power modeling related to networking hardware
Scripting skills (Python, Bash) for automation and analysis
Benefits
Competitive salary
Competitive benefits package
Company
Graphcore
Graphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$682MKey Investors
Ontario Teachers' Pension PlanMayfair Equity PartnersSequoia Capital
2024-07-11Acquired
2021-02-01Private Equity
2020-12-29Series E· $222M
Leadership Team
Nigel Toon
CEO and Chairman
Nick Bishop
CFO
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