ABOUT GRAPHCORE
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.
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Firmware Manager, the Senior Staff BMC Engineer is responsible
for supporting the design and delivery of the Baseboard Management Controller
and the Rack Management Controller software stack for the next generation of AI
server class systems. They will work in close conjunction with our partners,
hardware vendors and our customers to help build best-in-class systems for large
scale data-centre environments.
THE TEAM
This is an exciting opportunity to join a new and expanding team at Graphcore.
We will be developing a complete software stack based on OpenBMC for both our
Baseboard Management Controller and Rack Management Controller hardware
platforms. This shall include writing and maintaining low level drivers in the
OpenBMC kernel for ASPEED devices, enhancing WebBMC user interfaces, and
expanding Redfish API capabilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
* Design and Implementation of an OpenBMC solution for a server-class based
platform for Artificial Intelligence
* Support development of an OpenRMC solution for rack management
* Collaborate with all colleagues within the BMC, firmware and hardware
engineering teams
* Engage with business partners, stakeholders and customers on requirements and
designs
* Actively engage in and support Agile ways of working within the team
* Debug issues, resolve bugs and generally improve the quality and
functionality of the product
* Mentor colleagues within the team, sharing knowledge and providing guidance
where appropriate
* Support the team leader and technical leader when asked
CANDIDATE PROFILE
ESSENTIAL:
* Driven to work on BMC and RMC Firmware development for x86 or ARM Platforms
* Excellent programming and scripting skills using at least two of C, C++,
Rust, Python
* Worked with OpenBMC either at the low-level device driver stack or in the
upper-level WebBMC and IPMI/Redfish protocol interface.
* Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, good work ethics,
high sense of team-work
* Love to produce quality work and commitment to finish your tasks every single
day
* You are a self-starter who loves to find creative solutions to challenging
problems
DESIRABLE
* Familiarity with Yocto or equivalent linux based project
* Experience delivering firmware for ASPEED BMC processors or equivalent
* Demonstrate an understanding of low-level hardware interfaces and APIs
* Awareness of DMTF Redfish
* Working knowledge of Data-centre Security Control Modules (DC-SCM)
BENEFITS
In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers annual leave policy,
medical and dental health plans, a gym card, and employee pension (matched up to
4%). We review our benefits on a yearly basis to ensure we offer a valuable and
rewarding benefits programme to our employees. 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.
