Job Description
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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.
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Location: Cambridge, UK Engagement: Full-time Team: Drivers and Utilities
What you'll do n
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Architect, build, and test kernel and device driver software using C, C++, and Python.
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Collaborate within an agile scrum team to deliver software components on schedule.
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Engage with hardware and silicon engineering groups during product development cycles.
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Coordinate with architects and internal stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
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Requirements n
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Professional background in software development using C, C++, or Python.
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Experience developing and deploying OS kernel and device drivers for Linux or Windows environments.
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Understanding of low-level software stacks and hardware-layer interactions.
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Proficiency with debug and performance analysis tools.
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Experience with at least one of the following: PCIe,



CPU, SoC, firmware, or hardware/software integration.
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Ability to manage your own workload and proactively seek input from engineering leadership.
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Strong communication skills for working within a multinational team and supporting global customers.
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Experience developing drivers or firmware for GPUs.
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Familiarity with CUDA or OpenCL.
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History of contributing to the upstream Linux kernel.
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Exposure to data center or cloud operations, such as Kubernetes or OpenStack integration.
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C, C++, Python - Linux/Windows Kernel Development - PCIe, SoC, Firmware - Debugging and Performance Analysis
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Benefits include a market-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