Graphcore
Staff Robotics Engineer
Austin, Texas, United States · Staff+
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago
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About the role
- Example systems may include robotic manipulation, material transport, inspection, rack/server handling, autonomous mobile robots, or other automation solutions for data center operations.
- The automation team is responsible for helping the vision of Softbank Group to automate data center, working with internal Graphcore teams and Softbank Group affiliates.
- Our focus is on delivering robust, production-quality systems that bridge cutting-edge research and real-world deployment.
Responsibilities
- This role is expected to operate with high autonomy, define technical direction for ambiguous robotics automation problems, influence partner roadmaps, and establish engineering standards for scalable deployment.
- Align robotics, data center, internal engineering, SoftBank Group, and third-party partner teams to provide scalable autonomy capabilities.
- Guide and mentor Softbank Group engineers and third-party partners without direct people management responsibilities, elevating technical judgment and Mechatronics best practices.
- Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis across software, controls, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Iterate on end effectors, hardware interfaces, and robotic subsystems with partners.
- Help build scalable software infrastructure, device management systems, and fleet coordination protocols by collaborating with Softbank Group affiliates and third-party partners.
- Lead the transition of R&D feasibility studies into production-ready integrated systems.
- we're committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone.
- 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.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in automation or equipment engineering, with a focus on mechatronic subsystems and modular machine design.
- Experience with material handling systems, automated equipment, or productionized robotic solutions.
Compensation
- In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and financial future.
Benefits
- In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and financial future.
- We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.
Company info
- 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.
- 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.
- The team works closely with Softbank Robotics and its partners and other third parties to solve complex solutions for data center operations.
- and Duties
- Contribute to technical planning, estimation and delivery of key project milestones.
- Experience establishing or executing verification and validation processes, including simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, FAT/SAT, site validation, or field deployment.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, tools and methodologies to improve robotics capabilities and engineering productivity.
- Produce clear technical documentation and communicate engineering decisions effectively to a range of stakeholders.
- Candidate Profile
- Experience taking robotic or automated systems from prototype/R&D into production or field deployment.
- Familiarity with 3D localization or VLM-based object detection (e.g., perception/ segmentation).
- Experience conducting FAT/SAT validation and managing technical deliverables with partners and manufacturers.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us.
- We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us.
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