Turn complex electronic designs into the hardware that powers the next generation of AI compute.
As a PCB Design Engineer, you will help deliver printed circuit boards that enable Graphcore’s advanced AI systems. Your work will directly support products designed to unlock the next wave of machine intelligence.
Working alongside experienced engineers, you will create PCB layouts, perform design checks and prepare manufacturing documentation. You will collaborate with electronics, mechanical, signal integrity, manufacturing and test teams to turn design intent into reliable hardware.
This role offers the chance to build your expertise on technically demanding products while contributing to technology that will shape the future of AI.
The team and cultureThe PCB Design team sits within our Hardware Engineering Group and works across the development of Graphcore’s hardware systems. The team transforms electrical designs into manufacturable, reliable and well documented PCB layouts.
You will work closely with engineers across multiple disciplines to solve technical challenges together. Decisions are driven by engineering insight, careful review and shared ownership of quality.
We value curiosity, clear communication and continuous learning. You will be supported to develop your skills while taking ownership of meaningful work from the beginning.
What we’re looking for- Practical experience or formal training in PCB design, PCB layout or electronics design
- Familiarity with PCB layout workflows, design checks and manufacturing outputs
- Experience using ECAD tools such as Cadence Allegro, Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition or similar
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to documentation and quality
- Ability to manage priorities, communicate clearly and work effectively across engineering disciplines
- Interest in developing your expertise in complex electronics and AI hardware systems
· Flexible working: Balance your work and personal life with greater flexibility
· Generous leave: Take time to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work
· Retirement planning support: Up to 5% matched pension
· Phantom equity: Share in Graphcore’s success
· Workplace experience: Enjoy thoughtfully designed office spaces for collaboration, with free food and an on-site barista to support your day Peace of mind protection: Income protection and life assurance to provide financial security for you and your loved ones
· Flexible benefits: Tailor your benefits package with a choice of additional options, including private medical insurance and dental cover
· Optional benefits: Dental cover, health cash plan, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, give as you earn
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.
SponsorshipApplicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa applications for this role.
Join the Team at GraphcoreGraphcore 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 build the hardware behind the next generation of AI innovation while growing your PCB design career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join Graphcore.
