Graphcore · 14 hours ago
Staff Engineer, Power Engineering
Austin, Texas, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/StaffGraphcore is a globally recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems, designing advanced semiconductors and data centre hardware for AI innovation. They are seeking a Staff Engineer in Power Engineering to define the architecture of power delivery components and ensure infrastructure meets performance and reliability standards.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Aid in the design, evaluation, test and validation of power system components from grid to chip
Develop test infrastructure to accommodate development and testing of power hardware with Graphcore facilities. This may include hardware, firmware, and software work
Develop and test hardware prototypes as needed to support the exploration and validation of new concepts in power delivery
Establish power roadmap. Work with vendors to ensure their planned future technologies are pulled into our system engineering roadmap AND ensure that our (system engineering) required technological innovation is being driven into their (power vendor) roadmap. Work to improve reliability and efficiency of power engineering component over time
Rack-level power components. Competency with specification of hardware and firmware for rack-level power shelves. Competency with design for resiliency
Set power policies in the data center for: power buffer/oversubscription, scheduling of jobs based on power, and monitoring (power quality faults) / accommodation faults. Resolve telemetry and data needed to support power policy algorithms
Ensure robustness of IT power in the presence of grid disturbances and make sure that IT power loads are compatible with grid power requirements (“good grid power citizen”)
Tackle and resolve sophisticated power hardware and firmware issues as needed
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering
demonstrated ability in power system and delivery architecture, design, and development
Experience with rack-level hardware design, including servers, storage, networking, and power distribution
Proficiency in power hardware and firmware development and debugging
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment
Preferred
Familiarity with new technologies in AI and data center infrastructure
Comfortable meeting with and engaging directly with customers (internal and external) during requirements gathering and solution development
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Company
Graphcore
Graphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications.
Founded in 2016
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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