Staff Hardware Project Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced System Level Hardware Project Engineer to coordinate with multiple development teams.  This role is responsible for planning coordinating and executing technical oversight of the deliverable. You will be working with internal teams as well as directly with ODM partners.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical hardware knowledge with exceptional leadership skills and thrives in fast-paced environments where innovation collaboration and execution are critical.

This position is in Austin Texas.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project milestones risks and execution plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for technical topics including:

• Hardware Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Firmware
• BIOS/BMC
• Signal Integrity
• Thermal Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Supply Chain
• Quality
• Operations

• Manage development engineering deliverables through each phase of the product lifecycle.
• Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support program reviews with concise status reporting and data-driven decision making.
• Coordinate issue resolution across engineering organizations to remove blockers and maintain project momentum.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years (or appropriate level) of Project Engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of digital and mixed-signal electronic systems.
• Experience working with ODMs contract manufacturers or external engineering partners.
• Strong hardware background.
• Excellent technical documentation and communication skills.
• International and domestic travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with server networking embedded AI/ML hardware or datacenter platforms.
• Experience supporting NPI and manufacturing ramp activities.
• Experience with schematic review and PCB design fundamentals.

Key Competencies

• Ownership and accountability
• Cross-functional collaboration
• ODM/vendor management
• Data-driven decision making
• Attention to detail
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution

USA 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. Our benefits include medical dental and vision coverage Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) disability and life insurance a 401(k) retirement plan commuter benefits wellness services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 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.

What We Do

At Graphcore we’re building the future of AI compute. We’re a team of semiconductor software and AI experts with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale. As part of the SoftBank Group backed by significant long-term investment we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem. To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world. We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company our products and the future of artificial intelligence.

Why Work With Us

Our team is at the forefront of the machine intelligence revolution enabling innovators from all industries to build AI-native products to expand human potential. What we do at Graphcore really makes a difference.

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