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Director Of Product Engineering

GraphcoreBristol, UK

Posted
29 July 2026
Work mode
On-site
Sponsor match
high
Official direct applySkilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

Graphcore is hiring a Director Of Product Engineering in Bristol, a on-site ptd / bristol role. The employer has not published a salary for this vacancy. Graphcore holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" data-turn-id="request-WEB:a419a55f-0d1b-45d2-af2c-2d0a455b61d5-6" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:a419a55f-0d1b-45d2-af2c-2d0a455b61d5-6" data-testid="conversation-turn-14" data-turn="assistant"> About the job Build the product engineering capability that protects yield, quality and cost at manufacturing scale. As Director of Product Engineering, you will lead how Graphcore products move through launch and high volume production. You will recruit and develop a team focused on semiconductor and PCBA manufacturing performance. Your work will shape yield, quality and cost across chip manufacturing, test, PCBA and system level production. You will give teams the data, standards and direction needed to solve hard production problems. You will work with OSATs, test engineering, manufacturing, quality, data engineering and analytics teams. You will define best practice for data collection, correlation, dashboards and self-service manufacturing insight. This role suits a leader who combines technical depth with team building. You will set the standard for product engineering across Graphcore’s manufacturing lifecycle. The team and culture You will join the Product Test and Diagnosis team within Manufacturing Operations. The team spans Bristol, Cambridge, India, the US and Taiwan. Work happens through clear technical ownership, fast issue resolution and strong links to manufacturing partners. You will lead by setting direction, removing ambiguity and building capability across locations. Decisions are grounded in production data, engineering judgement and accountability for outcomes. The team values leaders who think big, act fast and speak up when quality or yield needs action. What we're looking for · Extensive semiconductor product engineering, test engineering or manufacturing engineering capability · Proven people leadership experience, including hiring and building teams across geographies · Strong understanding of semiconductor, PCBA and system level manufacturing and testing · Deep statistical analysis skills, including SPC, DOE, regression, hypothesis testing and six sigma methods · Proven ability to analyse large manufacturing datasets using Python, SQL, JMP or similar tools · Success driving yield, quality and cost improvements in high volume production While we have outlined a set of requirements, we value transferable skills and diverse experiences. If you meet most of our essential criteria, we encourage you to submit an application and showcase how your background makes you a strong candidate. Benefits · 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. Sponsorship Applicants 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 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 brings together deep expertise to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful progress in AI compute. If you want to build the product engineering team behind manufacturing excellence, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to help Graphcore improve product performance at scale.    
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  • Employer: Graphcore — confirmed licensed sponsor
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  • Location: Bristol, UK · On-site
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