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The company designs advanced semiconductors and data center hardware that provide the specialized processing power needed to drive AI innovation, while delivering the efficiency required to support its broader adoption. \nAs part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. \nJob Overview: \nGraphcore is seeking a Senior Engineer, Power Engineering to aid in design, test, and development of the power delivery components from grid to chip. You will work closely with multiple cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, firmware developers, and data center operations, to ensure the infrastructure we build meets customer requirements as well as attaining standards of performance, reliability, and scalability. \nThis role will be hybrid-remote, based in Milpitas, CA and will involve a significant in-laboratory component along with some work-from-home.\nResponsibilities: \nContribute to the design and specification of the components and systems in the grid-to-chip power chain.\nBuild out the test environment and perform engineering test and validation of the grid-to-chip chain.\nDesign test hardware including the overall test environment, test fixtures, loads, and other devices to simulate various loading conditions and to evaluate the performance of the power chain. Testing includes basic function testing, robustness and reliability testing, high-power cycle testing, high-bandwidth power testing, energy storage testing, and numerous other types of tests involved in AI power system validation.\nDesign and prototype custom components as may be needed to support the Graphcore power architecture. This includes the low-level design of power conversion hardware and rapid prototyping. \nSupport the transition of system designs from test and validation into the manufacturing and production environments\nEnsure robustness of IT power in the presence of grid disturbances and make sure that IT power loads are compatible with grid power requirements (“good grid power citizen”) \nProvide guidance to the power equipment manufacturers, ODM and engineering teams on the required testing and validation procedures for power hardware and firmware components. \nTackle and resolve sophisticated power hardware and firmware issues as needed. \nRequired Skills and Experience : \nBachelor’s or Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, knowledge of Power Electronics desired.\nDemonstrated ability in power system and delivery architecture, design, and development. \nExperience testing high voltage and high power systems, Proficiency in power hardware and firmware development and debugging. \nExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills. \nStrong communication and teamwork skills. \nAbility to work in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment. \n\"Nice to Have\" Skills and Experience: \nFamiliarity with new technologies in AI and data center infrastructure. \nBenefits \nIn addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers a competitive benefits package. 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