Graphcore
Director, Post-Silicon Validation (Functional)
Austin, Texas, United States · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years is listed as a preferred qualification.
About the job
Leads post-silicon functional validation of AI SoCs across silicon, firmware, and platform levels, from pre-silicon test development through first-silicon bring-up and debugging.
What you'll do
- Plan, develop, deploy, and debug silicon validation tests in bare-metal C/C++ and build automated Python test frameworks and regression suites.
- Analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate across engineering teams to resolve complex issues and support product bring-up.
- Guide validation practices and infrastructure improvements, provide feedback to architects, and report project progress to program management.
What they ask for
- Strong experience in bare-metal or embedded C/C++.
- Experience with post-silicon validation in digital ASIC environments.
- Python and Linux.
- Understanding of ML applications and workloads; strong analytical, diagnostic, communication, and cross-team problem-solving skills.
Nice to have
- 10+ years of experience; experience building and leading multi-site teams.
- Driver-level experience with PCIe, Ethernet, memory technologies, or peripherals; knowledge of mixed-signal blocks, Arm CPUs, System IP, AMBA, or characterization and failure analysis.
Tools
C/C++, Python, Linux, PCIe, Ethernet, LPDDR, DDR, HBM
AI focus
Validates AI compute chips and platforms, with understanding of ML applications and workloads.
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