Principal Electrical Engineer

About us

Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in artificial intelligence compute.

We are developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and support the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry.

As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of a family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, we share a bold vision to enable advanced artificial intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone.

Graphcore brings together AI researchers, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects to solve complex technical challenges and deliver innovative computing solutions.

Job Summary

The Principal Electrical Engineer will be a technical authority within Data Center Engineering, leading the architecture and delivery of safe, resilient and scalable electrical infrastructure for high-density AI computing environments. Working with internal teams, data center developers, utilities, consultants and equipment partners, this role will guide projects from early technical studies through design, construction, commissioning, operation and lifecycle improvement.

The successful candidate must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, Austin, Texas. Approximately 10% travel may be required.

The Team

The Data Center Engineering team is responsible for defining and enabling the infrastructure needed to deploy and operate Graphcore’s computing systems at scale. The team works across electrical, mechanical, thermal, controls, systems and operational disciplines, collaborating with external engineering and construction partners to deliver reliable, efficient and maintainable data center environments.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Act as the technical authority for electrical engineering across data center infrastructure projects, from the utility or on-site power source through to the IT rack.

• Lead electrical architecture development through conceptual studies, detailed design, construction, commissioning, operation and lifecycle improvement.