Staff System Software Engineer at Graphcore. About the role Graphcore is seeking a technical expert to join our system software department. You will focus on the design and implementation of kernel drivers and user-space libraries that power our AI compute technology.
Key facts
Location: Cambridge, UK Engagement: Full-time Team: Drivers and Utilities
What you'll do
Architect, build, and test kernel and device driver software using C, C++, and Python.
Collaborate within an agile scrum team to deliver software components on schedule.
Engage with hardware and silicon engineering groups during product development cycles.
Coordinate with architects and internal stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
Requirements
Skilled background in software development using C, C++, or Python.
Experience developing and deploying OS kernel and device drivers for Linux or Windows environments.
Understanding of low-level software stacks and hardware-layer interactions.
Proficiency with debug and performance analysis tools.
Experience with at least one of the following: PCIe, CPU, SoC, firmware,



or hardware/software integration.
Ability to manage your own workload and proactively seek input from engineering leadership.
Strong communication skills for working within a multinational team and supporting global customers.
Nice to have
Experience developing drivers or firmware for GPUs.
Familiarity with CUDA or OpenCL.
History of contributing to the upstream Linux kernel.
Exposure to data center or cloud operations, such as Kubernetes or OpenStack integration.
Skills & tools
C, C++, Python - Linux/Windows Kernel Development - PCIe, SoC, Firmware - Debugging and Performance Analysis
Benefits include
Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a generous annual leave policy. The package also features private medical insurance, a health cash plan, a dental plan, pension matching up to 5%, life assurance, income protection, and parental leave.
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📌 Staff System Software Engineer (Western Australia)
🏢 Graphcore
📍 Western Australia