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Tech Director, Post Silicon Validation
Graphcore
Bristol, GBR
Full-time
Senior · 20+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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Responsibilities
- Define and lead post-silicon validation strategy: Develop and refine the overall post-silicon validation approach for our AI SoCs, ensuring reliable and timely delivery of validated silicon, architectural correctness, feature robustness, and at-scale system reliability
- Drive cross-domain debug and issue resolution: Lead investigation and resolution of complex issues spanning silicon, firmware, operating systems, and platform interactions. Ensure that fixes are effective and sustainable
- Promote collaboration and shared understanding: Work closely with design, software, and validation teams to align on quality objectives and debug priorities. Use data-driven insights and clear communication to maintain focus and alignment across teams
- Advance automation and scalable validation: Encourage the use of emulation, prototyping, and large-scale validation infrastructure to improve coverage and reduce time to debug
- Support continuous improvement: Foster a culture that values learning, transparency, and improvement in validation methods, automation, and analysis
- Engage with leadership and customers: Provide clear and concise updates on validation progress, risks, and quality indicators to executive teams and key partners. Contribute to product readiness assessments and roadmap decisions
Essential skills
- A systems thinker, comfortable working across hardware, software, and integration boundaries
- A collaborative leader who builds trust and alignment across diverse teams
- Skilled in technical problem solving and debugging complex post-silicon issues
- A clear communicator who can simplify complexity and support sound decision-making in fast-paced environments
- Committed to developing people and promoting an inclusive, high-performing team culture
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent; Master’s preferred
- 20+ years in silicon, system, or platform validation, including 10+ years in technical leadership
- Proven experience leading post-silicon validation and bring-up for complex SoCs (AI, GPU, or CPU)
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