Linux Engineering Lead

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.

About the job

Shape the Linux platforms that keep Graphcore’s engineering organisation moving at scale.

As Linux Engineering Lead, you will lead the systems that underpin our engineering environments in Bristol. This is a hands-on technical leadership role across automation, reliability and operational excellence.

You will own the stability, performance and scalability of Linux infrastructure used across Graphcore’s engineering organisation. Your work will help engineers move faster, recover quickly and build on consistent foundations.

You will lead incident response, improve operations and set standards for how Linux systems are managed. You will also mentor a small team while staying close to troubleshooting, support and automation.

This role offers real influence over the future direction of Linux platform engineering at Graphcore.

The team and culture

You will work closely with engineering groups, platform engineers and infrastructure specialists. Work happens through shared technical judgement, clear ownership and practical decisions made near the systems.

You will be trusted to act fast during incidents, think big about platform direction and take responsibility for operational quality. The role needs someone who can speak up, set standards and bring people with them.

As the team grows, you will build capability through mentoring, better tooling and scalable processes. Your leadership will be grounded in hands-on technical credibility.

What we're looking for

• Significant experience administering Linux environments at scale.
• Strong troubleshooting across systems, networking, storage and applications.
• Experience leading engineers, projects or operational improvements.
• Strong automation and scripting skills using Python, Bash or similar.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, configuration management, Git workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
• Clear communication and the judgement to lead incidents, stakeholders and technical priorities.

While we have outlined a set of requirements, we value transferable skills and diverse experiences. We also welcome engineers returning to the profession after a career break, including through returnship routes.

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.

Ready to shape the Linux platforms behind Graphcore’s next generation engineering work? Apply now to join the team in Bristol.