Staff Power Engineer

Graphcore is a globally recognized leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems, designing advanced semiconductors and data-center hardware that provide specialized processing power for AI innovation with industry-leading efficiency.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to design, test, and develop the power-delivery components from grid to chip. You will collaborate with hardware engineers, firmware developers, and data-center operations teams to ensure our infrastructure meets customer requirements for performance, reliability, and scalability. This hybrid-remote role is based in Milpitas, CA and includes significant in-laboratory work.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and specification of components and systems in the grid-to-chip power chain.
• Build out the test environment and perform engineering validation of the entire power chain.
• Design test hardware—fixtures, loads, and simulators—to evaluate performance under varied loading conditions, including basic function, robustness, reliability, high-power cycling, high-bandwidth power, and energy-storage tests.
• Design and prototype custom power-conversion hardware to support Graphcore’s power architecture.
• Support the transition of validated designs into manufacturing and production.
• Ensure IT power robustness against grid disturbances and compatibility with grid requirements (“good grid citizen”).
• Guide power-equipment manufacturers, ODMs, and engineering teams on required testing and validation procedures for hardware and firmware.
• Debug and resolve sophisticated power hardware and firmware issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Electronics.
• Demonstrated experience in power-system architecture, design, and development.
• Experience testing high-voltage and high-power systems.
• Proficiency in power hardware and firmware development and debugging.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Nice-to-have skills

• Familiarity with AI and data-center infrastructure technologies.

Benefits

Graphcore offers a competitive salary and benefits package.