Senior Staff System Software Engineer

Job Description

Graphcore is seeking a Senior Staff System Software Engineer to join their drivers and utilities team in Bristol, UK. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, implementation, and testing of low-level kernel drivers and user space driver library code. This role involves working closely with software and hardware engineers to develop cutting-edge AI compute systems.

Graphcore values innovation and collaboration, offering a supportive environment for professional growth.

Role involves:

• Designing, implementing, testing, and documenting OS Kernel and Device Driver software using C/C++/Python.
• Participating in agile development as part of a scrum team.
• Driving technical discussions with peers in software and hardware engineering.
• Sharing innovative concepts with wider audiences.
• Working closely with hardware and silicon engineering groups.

Requirements:

• 7-10 years of industry experience in software development using C/C++/Python.
• OS Kernel and Device Driver development experience in Linux or Windows.
• Good understanding of the lower-level software stack and hardware interactions.
• Effective problem-solving skills and familiarity with debug and performance analysis tools.
• Experience with PCIe, CPU, device drivers, SoC, firmware, and hardware/software integration.
• Proactive in driving engineering collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Graphcore offers:

• Flexible working.
• Generous annual leave policy.
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan.
• Dental plan.
• Pension (matched up to 5%).
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Employee assistance programme.