Graphcore - Principal Software Architect

• Define & document the software architecture of the software stack. • Work across different software domains to ensure a coherent end too end architecture. • Clearly communicate the software architecture to engineering teams. • Ensure teams understand key software architectural components, interfaces, and guiding principles. • Continuously maintain the software architecture as the product evolves. Communicate architectural changes proactively to all relevant stakeholders. • Stay informed about trends and developments in the ML/software ecosystem. • Assess the architectural impact of new technologies. • Be aware of the usability, performance, reliability, maintainability, testability, security and observability constraints on the software architecture. • Prototyping and validating architectural concepts through proof-of-concept implementations. • Contribute to future and/or related product definitions with a forward-looking mindset, understanding and communicating the impact of future direction on software architecture. • Work with the HW and Silicon architects to ensure product the needs of software stack. • Ensure the software architecture meets the product requirements. • Work closely with engineering, product, leadership, and partners to ensure alignment between business goals and architectural direction. • Candidate Profile • Candidate Profile • Essential: • Essential: • Expertise in one or more of these technologies; Firmware, Drivers, ML frameworks (PyTorch, Triton, etc), Collectives, HPC, Tooling, C & C++, CPU architectures. • Technical expertise in the ML accelerator software space. • Excellent communication skill, both written and verbal. • Collaborative mindset and ability to influence. • Pragmatic approach to decision making, being very aware of trade-offs and implications. • Desirable • Desirable • Demonstrable experience in a previous architecture role.