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PCB CAD Librarian

Graphcore·Bristol·Hybrid·Posted 6 days ago

Graphcore is a Bristol-based AI semiconductor company building Intelligence Processing Units for machine learning workloads, now part of SoftBank. They're hiring a PCB CAD Librarian in Bristol (hybrid). This hardware engineering role sits within the UK's AI semiconductor sector.

About the job

Build the design libraries behind the hardware powering next-generation AI systems.

As a PCB CAD Librarian, you will manage the engineering data that enables Graphcore teams to design complex AI hardware with confidence. Your work will support the accuracy, consistency and scalability of development across multiple hardware programmes.

You will maintain CAD libraries, control design data releases and improve engineering workflows used across the business. You will work closely with PCB designers, schematic engineers and manufacturing operations teams to solve problems and strengthen development processes.

This role offers broad visibility across hardware engineering and manufacturing. You will help shape the foundations that allow teams to move quickly while maintaining high engineering standards.

The team and culture

The Hardware PCB Design team supports the tools, workflows and engineering environments used across Graphcore’s hardware organisation. The team works closely with schematic design and signal integrity engineers to keep development efficient and reliable.

Work is collaborative, practical and detail-focused. Engineers are trusted to improve processes, raise issues early and contribute ideas that make systems work better.

You will join a team that values ownership, clear communication and continuous improvement. People support each other to solve problems well and deliver high-quality outcomes.

What we’re looking for

  • Experience working with CAD libraries, engineering data or related design systems
  • Understanding of version control, configuration management and data integrity principles
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail when managing technical information
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with hardware engineering and manufacturing teams
  • Clear communication skills with confidence supporting engineering workflows
  • Familiarity with Siemens Xpedition or similar EDA and library management tools

Benefits

  • Unlimited annual leave
  • Up to 5% matched pension
  • Phantom equity – share in Graphcore’s success
  • True flexibility in how and where you work
  • Office spaces designed for collaboration
  • Free food and an on-site barista
  • Health cash plan
  • Income protection
  • Life assurance
  • Along with other benefits you can choose from (private medical insurance, dental plan etc)

We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and recognise that everyone brings different strengths and perspectives. If you need any adjustments during the interview process, just let us know - we’re happy to support you.

Join the Team at Graphcore

Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry.

As 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. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone.

Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore brings together deep expertise to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful progress in AI compute.

If you want to help shape the engineering foundations behind advanced AI hardware, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join Graphcore.

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About Graphcore

Graphcore is a Bristol-based AI semiconductor company founded in 2016 by serial semiconductor entrepreneurs Nigel Toon and Simon Knowles. Toon previously led XMOS and Picochip, while Knowles co-founded Element14 (acquired by Broadcom) and Icera (acquired by NVIDIA for $435M). The company developed Intelligence Processing Units (IPUs), novel AI accelerators designed from the ground up for machine learning workloads, alongside the proprietary Poplar graph programming framework. Graphcore raised $767M in total funding, reaching a $2.77B valuation, with backing from Sequoia Capital, Atomico, Amadeus, Microsoft, and others. In July 2024, SoftBank Group acquired Graphcore for approximately $500M to $600M. The company continues to operate from Bristol with plans to expand its UK headcount to 750.

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