Senior Principal Test Framework Software Engineer

Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute, developing hardware, software, and systems infrastructure to unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power widespread adoption across industries. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of a family of companies driving transformative technologies.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Test Framework Software Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain robust test automation solutions that drive hardware quality and reliability across our AI hardware platforms. This role focuses on building scalable automation frameworks, translating hardware specifications into test solutions, and enabling efficient validation across development and production environments.

The Team

You will work closely with hardware, systems, and product engineering teams to ensure high-quality validation of complex AI systems. The team operates across hardware platforms, system validation, and production test environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and extend test automation frameworks for hardware qualification and validation.
• Translate hardware specifications into scalable, maintainable automated test suites.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure test coverage meets product and quality requirements.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues in automation frameworks across environments and platforms.
• Develop tooling to process, analyze, and visualize test data for actionable insights.
• Optimize test execution efficiency and improve validation methodologies.
• Communicate technical status, risks, and insights to engineering stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive experience (10–15+ years) in automation systems, test frameworks, or infrastructure.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments and hardware testing frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in cross-functional teams.
• Experience building scalable, maintainable, and reliable automation systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with test orchestration systems or automation infrastructure.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git).
• Background in AI hardware, embedded systems, or BMC environments.
• Experience integrating automated testing into manufacturing or deployment systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Commuter benefits.
• Wellness services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

We offer flexible working and a competitive salary.