Platform Quality Assurance Engineer

Graphcore, a pioneering company in AI compute hardware and software backed by SoftBank Group, is seeking a Senior Platform Quality Assurance Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of AI technology by ensuring the quality and reliability of their cutting-edge systems.

As a Platform QA Engineer, you'll be instrumental in creatively exercising their product and providing crucial feedback to engineering delivery and product management teams. You'll work closely with development teams, either focusing on component-level quality assurance or working with the integration QA team to evaluate larger-scale system performance.

The role demands a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking. You'll go beyond traditional testing methodologies, designing and building novel tests while making informed decisions about when to use established methods versus custom measurements. Your work will directly impact the understanding and improvement of platform quality.

Key technical requirements include strong programming skills in Python/Go/C++, Linux expertise, and experience with modern DevOps tools including Kubernetes, containerization, and CI/CD platforms. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of relevant QA experience and deep knowledge of observability tools like Prometheus and OpenTelemetry.

Graphcore offers an exceptional benefits package including comprehensive healthcare, flexible working, generous leave, and pension matching. Their modern Bristol office provides a collaborative environment with great amenities. They're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives and backgrounds.