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Senior Scrum Master

Graphcore·Bristol·Hybrid·Posted 5 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 Senior Scrum Master in Bristol (hybrid). This program management role sits within the UK's AI semiconductor sector.

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 enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation.

Join our dynamic and ambitious team as a Senior Scrum Master at Graphcore Ltd. in Bristol, UK. You will take on a meaningful role in advancing AI technology’s future. This position gives you the opportunity to build innovative AI solutions with a team committed to outstanding results and world-class achievements.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, manage, and remove complex impediments, risks, and cross-team dependencies
  • Facilitate team and program-level ceremonies with focus, alignment, and measurable outcomes
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and learning
  • Partner with Technical Product Owners, Engineering Managers, and leadership to improve planning, prioritization, and delivery flow
  • Monitor team health, delivery performance, and Agile metrics to support data-informed improvements
  • Mentor and support Scrum Masters within the Agile community of practice
  • Contribute to the evolution of Agile practices, frameworks, and delivery standards across the organization
  • Support organizational change initiatives and help embed Agile thinking beyond engineering teams

Requirements

  • CSM / PSM certification (advanced certifications desirable)
  • Significant experience applying Agile principles within software development environments
  • Proven experience mentoring multiple teams and collaborators to improve Agile maturity and delivery efficiency
  • Excellent facilitation and conflict resolution skills
  • Experience managing cross-team dependencies and supporting delivery at scale
  • Strong experience with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence

Differentiators

  • Experience working within SAFe, Scrum@Scale, or other scaled Agile frameworks
  • Experience mentoring or leading Scrum Masters or Agile practitioners
  • Project or program management experience
  • Experience supporting organizational Agile transformation initiatives
  • Familiarity with engineering delivery practices and software development lifecycles

At Graphcore Ltd., we foster a positive environment where your talents will be encouraged and expanded. We are committed to making sure everyone can contribute to our leading solutions and reach their full potential. Join us in driving AI innovation onward and leave a significant legacy!

We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.

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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.

Stage: AcquiredBristol
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