Staff SoC Architect

Overview

Graphcore seeks a Staff SoC Architect to join its Silicon Architecture team in Bristol, United Kingdom. In this role, the architect shapes high-speed interfaces and silicon sub-systems for next-generation artificial intelligence acceleration platforms. Responsibilities include translating product requirements into specifications for complex, high-performance silicon devices, owning sub-system architecture, modelling, validation, and evaluation, and assessing third-party hard and soft IP. Team members collaborate with processor, SoC, system architects, silicon design, verification, hardware, and software engineers, as well as contribute to silicon bring-up, characterisation, and evaluation.

Requirements

Candidates need a degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related subject alongside a solid understanding of computer and system-on-chip architecture. Applicants must have experience writing clear technical specifications, knowledge of register-transfer level development and verification processes, and the ability to explain design choices clearly across engineering teams. The role requires confidence working across programming languages and the initiative to take ownership of technical problems. Additionally, applicants must possess the legal right to work in the United Kingdom, as visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position.

What you get

The position offers flexible working arrangements, generous leave, and retirement planning support featuring up to five percent matched pension. Employees receive phantom equity, income protection, and life assurance. Additional perks include an Electric Vehicle Scheme through salary sacrifice, an on-site barista with free food in office spaces, and flexible benefits allowing employees to select private medical insurance, dental cover, a health cash plan, and a cycle to work scheme.