# Principal Test Framework Software Engineer at Graphcore

- Company: Graphcore
- Status: Open
- Workplace: On-site
- Location: Austin, Texas, United States
- Level: Principal
- Discipline: Backend
- Employment: Full-time
- Posted: 2026-10-29
- Skills: Test SW & Automation
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/graphcore/jobs/8875535002

## Description

About Graphcore
 Graphcore is a leading innovator in artificial intelligence computing. We develop hardware, software, and systems infrastructure designed to support the next generation of AI systems and expand the practical use of AI across industries.
 As part of SoftBank Group, Graphcore works alongside companies developing advanced technologies. Our teams bring together hardware, software, systems, and AI expertise to solve complex engineering problems across the computing stack.
 The Opportunity
 As Principal Test Framework Software Engineer, you will define and evolve the software architecture used to qualify and validate Graphcore's AI hardware platforms. You will combine hands-on software development with Principal-level technical leadership, creating common frameworks that help engineering teams run reliable, repeatable tests across development, system validation, and production environments.
 Working within Test Software and Automation, you will translate hardware requirements into maintainable test solutions, improve the speed and quality of validation, and provide clear technical direction across hardware, firmware, systems, product, and manufacturing teams.
 What You Will Do
• Own the architecture and technical roadmap for shared test automation frameworks used in hardware bring-up, qualification, regression testing, and production validation.
• Design and implement framework components, interfaces, configuration models, and reusable libraries that support multiple hardware platforms and test environments.
• Translate hardware specifications, validation plans, 

More Graphcore roles: https://deviantjobs.com/companies/graphcore