Electrical Engineer

About the role

Graphcore is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our growing team in Austin as we establish a new AI Engineering Campus. In this role, you will own the creation and evolution of electrical schematics for printed circuit assemblies critical to our next-generation hardware. You will execute complex multilayer PCB layouts while ensuring designs adhere to strict manufacturability and testability standards. Collaboration with internal and external partners will be essential to align your designs with evolving system specifications and performance goals. You will lead design reviews and own the technical documentation, managing processes such as ECO and ECN with precision. A key part of this position involves hands-on validation, where you will handle prototype assembly, board bring-up, and debugging at the board level. You will also perform detailed root cause analysis to identify and resolve design defects that arise during testing and validation. This role is integral to advancing our AI computing infrastructure and directly supports the development of our data center hardware.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Create and iteratively update detailed electrical schematics for complex printed circuit assemblies used in AI hardware.
• Execute high-speed, multi-layer PCB layouts with careful attention to signal integrity and power distribution.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical, firmware, and systems engineering teams to ensure design alignment with system specifications.
• Implement and uphold design for manufacturability, assembly, and testability standards across all development stages.
• Assist in the integration of server subsystems within larger data center hardware platforms.
• Lead formal design reviews and take ownership of comprehensive technical documentation, including change notices and updates.
• Manage prototype assembly activities, perform board bring-up procedures, and conduct thorough validation and debugging sessions.
• Perform root cause analysis to systematically identify, document, and fix design defects in both hardware and firmware contexts.
• Utilize advanced analysis techniques to optimize power delivery networks for high-power data center applications.
• Ensure all designs comply with regulatory, safety, and electromagnetic compatibility validation requirements.
• Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing teams to optimize designs for global production environments.
• Leverage PLM systems to manage design changes and maintain strict control over bill of materials and revisions.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Possess 2 to 4 years of professional experience in PCB design and schematic capture within a hardware development environment.
• Demonstrate competence in using standard PCB design and schematic capture software tools.
• Show a solid understanding of digital and analog circuit design principles and their practical applications.
• Have practical experience with multilayer PCB layout, including high-speed design techniques.
• Ability to operate and interpret measurements from lab hardware such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and multimeters.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple design tasks and competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Willingness to work within a structured design process that emphasizes documentation and compliance.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and reliability in all hardware development activities.
• Ability to understand and follow safety and regulatory requirements for electronic hardware in data center environments.
• Readiness to participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.

Nice to have

• Background in data center hardware or server platforms, including experience with compute or storage infrastructure.
• Expertise in power delivery network design for high-power systems and complex power topologies.
• Familiarity with power and signal integrity analysis software and simulation methodologies.
• Experience with regulatory, safety, and EMI/EMC validation processes and relevant test standards.
• Understanding of supply chain coordination and global manufacturing considerations for electronic components.
• Knowledge of PLM systems and change management workflows to streamline design revisions.
• Exposure to advanced debugging techniques for high-speed digital systems and complex board failures.

Practical notes

Graphcore provides a competitive salary and a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSAs, FSAs, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, commuter benefits, and an Employee Assistance Programme. We offer flexible working arrangements and are an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the interview process.