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.

Job Summary

We are looking for a dedicated Automation Engineer to join Graphcore Ltd. in Bristol, UK. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to build and scale automation capabilities across our modern platforms, starting with the Atlassian Cloud and extending to other innovative systems. You will play a key role in establishing a configuration-as-code model, advancing our automation efforts, and ensuring smooth operations through reliable workflows based on continuous integration and delivery.

The Team

You’ll be joining a world-class, multi-disciplinary team known for its strong technical prowess and encouraging culture. Our team collaborates closely, regularly shares knowledge, and your contributions will make a significant impact on our business. This is an ambitious and pivotal time for us, with numerous new projects on the horizon. If you're determined to tackle interesting challenges and see your work deliver real-world results, this is the team for you! 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Build and implement CI/CD pipelines to manage configuration changes with validations, approvals, and deployment stages
• Develop and maintain configuration-as-code workflows, ensuring all modifications are version-controlled, auditable, and repeatable
• Build and maintain automated systems for provisioning projects, workflows, permissions, and configurations
• Implement approval gates, policy checks, and validation logic within pipelines to enforce governance and compliance
• Connect CI/CD workflows with identity and access systems (e.g., Azure AD) to guarantee secure and auditable provisioning
• Develop automation using APIs and scripting to manage SaaS platforms, initially focusing on Atlassian
• Compose and build reusable automation frameworks and patterns that can be extended to other systems driven by APIs
• Collaborate with Atlassian Administrators to identify manual processes and transition them into automated workflows
• Work closely with the Lead Atlassian Platform Engineer to implement platform architecture, standards, and governance through code
• Develop tooling to enforce standards, prevent configuration drift, and improve consistency across environments
• Build automation and tooling through the use of relevant programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, PowerShell)
• Monitor and improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of automation workflows and pipelines
• Support audit and compliance requirements by ensuring all modifications are traceable and managed through pipelines
• Contribute to documentation, standards, and guidelines for automation and platform operations

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Strong experience in DevOps, automation, or platform engineering roles
• Established expertise in developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, CloudBees or equivalent)
• Experience building workflows for configuration, infrastructure, or SaaS platforms that follow a structured process
• Experience applying approval, validation, and governance controls within CI/CD pipelines
• Proficient programming or scripting abilities (e.g., Python, Go, PowerShell, or similar)
• Experience working with REST APIs and developing automation for systems that rely on APIs
• Experience managing source control systems (e.g., Git) as the definitive reference
• Knowledge of identity and access management principles
• Ability to compose and build scalable, maintainable automation solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a distributed environment

Desirable:

• Experience interacting with Atlassian Cloud APIs (Jira, Confluence)
• Experience implementing configuration-as-code or GitOps-style approaches
• Familiarity with Azure AD or other identity providers
• Experience building internal platforms or automation frameworks
• Knowledge of governance, audit, and compliance requirements
• Experience extending automation patterns across multiple SaaS platforms

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.

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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Atlassian Cloud Platform Engineer to own our Atlassian Cloud ecosystem. This includes multiple sites and environments used for cross-company collaboration. 

This role is responsible for maintaining the architectural integrity, security stance, and scalable expansion of the Atlassian platform. An important part of this position involves creating and managing a configuration-as-code environment. In this setup, platform settings are handled via APIs, pipelines, and source control instead of manual management, which guarantees consistency, traceability, and adherence across all locations. 

You will serve as the primary platform owner, setting standards, ensuring governance, and promoting self-service features that help teams work efficiently while keeping security and configuration intact. 

Collaborating with Project Managers, engineering teams, and partners, you will build scalable workflows. You will also guide platform growth and ensure the Atlassian environment adapts to the organisation’s changing requirements.

This role begins with an active role that includes daily support, configuration, and onboarding efforts. At the same time, it involves growing the Atlassian platform team and setting up scalable processes. 

The Team

You’ll be joining a multi-disciplinary team with strong technical skills and a very encouraging culture. We work closely together, regularly share knowledge, and your skills will make a direct impact on our business. It’s an exciting and pivotal moment for us right now, with plenty of new projects ahead. If you're looking to solve interesting problems and see your work deliver real-world results, this is the team for you!

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage and maintain multiple Atlassian Cloud sites, ensuring secure collaboration spaces that span different companies
• Act as the authoritative decision-maker for Atlassian configuration, preventing configuration drift and ensuring architectural consistency in all builds
• Define and enforce governance standards aligned with audit, compliance, and security requirements
• Establish and maintain a configuration-as-code operating model, ensuring all configuration is provisioned and managed through source control, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines
• Build and maintain automated identity and access provisioning, coordinated with Azure AD (or equivalent), ensuring access follows established rules and is auditable
• Lead automation efforts for project provisioning, workflows, permissions, and scheme management
• Develop and evolve self-service capabilities to standardise project setup and reduce administrative overhead
• Define and maintain best-practice configuration patterns across Jira and Confluence
• Ensure secure separation of internal and third-party collaboration environments, with awareness of data governance, export controls, and security boundaries
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on platform and workflow issues and implement preventative improvements
• Act as the final point of contact for complex Atlassian issues and provide enterprise-level support
• Deliver professional advice to Project Managers and engineering teams across diverse workflows and delivery models
• Provide direct assistance when needed, including collaborating with Project Managers and teams to set up projects and workflows, ensuring they align with platform standards and governance
• Coordinate identity and access integrations and drive automation of administrative processes through scripting and tooling
• Build, mentor, and grow the Atlassian platform team, defining clear roles, responsibilities, and methods of collaboration
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities and drive solutions.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Extensive experience coordinating Atlassian Enterprise Cloud
• Proven experience operating as a lead or primary Atlassian platform owner
• Strong automation expertise (Jira Automation, REST APIs, scripting)
• Demonstrated experience implementing configuration-as-code approaches for SaaS platforms
• Experience automating project configuration and enforcing standardisation at scale
• Strong understanding of access control based on user identity and automated provisioning models
• Experience connecting Atlassian with Azure AD (or a similar IdP)
• Experience working in audit-controlled or governance-heavy environments
• Experience crafting secure multi-tenant or cross-company collaboration environments
• Solid understanding of data governance, security boundaries, and compliance considerations
• Proficient scripting abilities (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Go) and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Strong collaborator management and consultancy skills
• Proven ability to operate independently, set direction, and deliver outcomes

Desirable

• Atlassian certifications
• Experience building internal self-service platforms
• Experience directing large-scale collaboration efforts across multiple companies
• Familiarity with DevOps tooling and infrastructure-as-code concepts
• Experience defining enterprise-wide workflow standards

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.

About us 

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.

The Team

Graphcore is seeking a motivated and curious Graduate IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our Infrastructure Solutions team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop deep technical expertise while supporting the systems that power next-generation AI workloads across the business.

The Infrastructure Solutions team designs, builds, and supports the IT environments that enable our engineers to innovate at scale. We work across on-premise infrastructure, cloud platforms, networking, automation, and security — ensuring performance, resilience, and reliability throughout the organisation.

As a graduate, you’ll gain exposure to enterprise-scale infrastructure and cutting-edge AI hardware environments while learning from experienced engineers.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supporting and maintaining internal IT infrastructure (servers, storage, networking, virtualisation)
• Assisting with cloud platform operations (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Contributing to automation and infrastructure-as-code initiatives
• Helping monitor system performance, reliability, and security
• Troubleshooting technical issues and supporting root cause analysis
• Working collaboratively across engineering and IT teams
• Participating in infrastructure improvement projects

You’ll be supported with structured learning, mentorship, and increasing responsibility as your skills develop.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Maths, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field. 
• Passionate about infrastructure, cloud technologies, and systems engineering
• Familiar with some of the following (through study, projects, or internships):
  • Linux or Windows server environments
  • Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls)
  • Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
  • Virtualisation or containerisation (VMware, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Analytical, methodical, and eager to learn
• Strong communicators who enjoy problem-solving in a team environment

We don’t expect you to know everything — we value curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristol office and have our own barista bar! 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. 

Join us and be a member of the team that tests the development tools used to create every PlayStation® game. This is a great opportunity to continue a career in Software Testing, working on industry leading development tools and being mentored by experts in their field. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Developing tests for new applications, new features and regressions. 
• Developing test strategies with application teams. 
• Automating tests as part of our continuous integration systems. 
• Investigating issues and creating reproducible test cases. 
• Conducting manual, exploratory testing. 
• Reporting test results clearly (including performance and coverage). 
• Developing tooling to help reduce test time and ease test execution. 
• Make suggestions and recommendations for improvements to help shape the finished product. 
• Collaborate with global, cross-functional teams in a multicultural environment to develop organisation-wide test strategies and infrastructure. 
• Mentoring peers, sharing best practices, and influencing quality engineering approaches. 

What we are looking for 

• 5+ years experience in developing tests for software applications. 
• Experience of automating tests. 
• A good understanding of software testing techniques. 
• Good C# programming skills. 
• Understanding of C++. 
• Experience in triaging bugs and creating reproducible tests. 
• Experience with software build tools, issue tracking and source control systems. 

Nice to have 

• Experience of Microsoft Windows applications. 
• Experience of Microsoft Visual Studio. 
• Experience of using Selenium/Appium. 
• Experience using Powershell and Python. 
• Experience of testing development tools. 
• Experience of testing on Linux & Mac. 

We anticipate that suitable candidates will demonstrate the following personal attributes 

• Proactive work ethic, with a passion for software quality and a positive customer experience. 
• The ability to gain the respect of, and work successfully with others, regardless of reporting line. 
• Influencing and persuasion skills. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Is thorough, patient, and works calmly under pressure. 

This senior role focuses on strengthening the quality engineering foundation for our SDK by developing robust automation, scalable CI/CD systems, and effective test strategies. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to enhance test coverage, improve workflows, and ensure reliable delivery across multiple platforms. The role requires strong technical depth, collaborative working, and the ability to drive meaningful impact quickly.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support build, test, and release workflows.
• Developing automation and tooling in Python to streamline test orchestration and system validation.
• Creating and running automated tests across unit, integration, and system layers.
• Debugging and diagnosing issues across build, test, and deployment environments.
• Supporting Linux and Windows development environments and contributing to cross-platform scripting.
• Applying modern test frameworks and quality metrics to improve test strategy and reporting.
• Collaborating closely with multiple SDK teams to align on shared initiatives.
• Participating in rotational assignments to deepen domain expertise and broaden cross-project knowledge.
• Coordinating with teams across London, Bristol, and Dublin, including occasional travel as needed.
• Mentoring peers, sharing best practices, and influencing quality engineering approaches.

What we are looking for

• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/Groovy or equivalent).
• Strong Python 3 skills for automation, tooling, and test orchestration.
• Experience developing and executing automated tests at multiple levels.
• Fluency with Linux and Windows development environments.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as python, bash, or PowerShell.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve issues across complex build and test systems.
• Familiarity with test frameworks such as pytest, GTest, or similar.
• Understanding of software quality metrics, reporting, and test strategy.
• Experience or awareness in one or more additional areas: C/C++, CMake, C#, Rust, .NET, Docker, Kubernetes, VM orchestration, graphics APIs, AIML/MLOps, or desktop app testing.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across distributed teams and represent quality engineering perspectives.

The Firm

XTX Markets is a leading algorithmic trading firm which uses state-of-the-art machine learning technology to produce price forecasts for over 50,000 financial instruments across equities, fixed income, currencies, commodities and crypto. It uses those forecasts to trade on exchanges and alternative trading venues, and to offer differentiated liquidity directly to clients worldwide. The firm trades over $250bn a day across 35 countries and has over 250 employees based in London, Singapore, New York, Paris, Bristol, Mumbai, Yerevan and Kajaani. 

We leverage the talent of the people who work here, modern computational techniques and state-of-the-art research infrastructure to analyse large data sets across markets quickly and efficiently, to maximize the effectiveness of our proprietary trading algorithms. We are actively seeking new methods and ideas. The models that drive our trading strategies have evolved considerably over the last 10 years, from econometric methods that gave our company its name, to trees, to neural networks, to modern deep learning architectures.

XTX Markets has an unrivalled level of computational resources in the trading industry, with a growing research cluster currently containing over 25,000 GPUs with 650 petabytes of usable storage. Teams across the firm include world-class researchers, developers and technologists with backgrounds in pure math, programming, physics, computer science and machine learning. The firm is also constructing a large-scale data centre in Finland to future-proof its significant computational capabilities.

At XTX Markets technology is our business and we are a diverse organization which attracts outstanding talent from across all industry backgrounds. We are focused on teamwork, and our people collaborate on all aspects of the business, working openly and with respect for each other, our clients and the market. Our culture is non-hierarchical and one where everyone is valued. We strive for excellence in everything we do.

The Role 

Support Engineer – End User Computing.

The End User Computing team look after all the technology used directly by humans in our organisation, such as the Windows and Linux desktops and Windows server infrastructure (including active directory, application deployment, clustered enterprise database systems, monitoring and automated build systems), audio-visual deployments, LAN, internet, and WiFi network environments and a wide range of enterprise applications (including e-mail, third-party productivity tools, and finance-specific applications). We exhibit special expertise in automation (predominantly in PowerShell, but also in python and other languages). 

We currently operate 4 days a week in-office, 1 from home.

Responsibilities

• You will support our employees in their day-to-day use of the computer systems in our Bristol Office and offer remote support to other European offices as required.
• Perform day-to-day operations, support, and maintenance of our IT platform and cloud applications, including (but not limited to): Microsoft 365, Slack, Active Directory, Jira, VC Estate and other IT related systems.
• Co-own and continuously improve the onboarding processes for both users and hardware in the Bristol office.
• Co-Manage IT asset tracking and lifecycle processes (procurement, deployment, refresh, and disposal).
• Contribute to the global Windows platform, supporting standardisation, optimisation, and continuous improvement.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across:
  • Windows desktops and servers.
  • Active Directory and Entra ID.
  • Hardware and peripherals.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions to improve efficiency and scalability, including:
  • Automated builds and provisioning.
  • Configuration management.
  • Patch management and application deployment.
  • Monitoring, observability, and performance tooling.

Once fully integrated into the business, there is an on-call rota to provide IT coverage, this includes occasional weekend support/maintenance tasks. Approximately once every 6 weeks with time off in lieu the following week.
 

Essential Attributes

We estimate that you will have at least 5 years’ experience in a relevant technical role and you will have many of the following technical skills:

• Relevant experience administering Windows environments, including:
  • Active Directory.
  • Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Identity, Intune, Purview, Exchange, Teams, …).
  • Windows 11, Windows Server (2019 / 2022 / 2025).
• Solid PowerShell scripting skills for automation.
• Experience with endpoint management tools:
  • SCCM.
  • Microsoft Intune (OS and application deployment/management).
• Familiarity with Linux command line environments.
• Working knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Basic understanding of networking concepts and Cisco CLI commands.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Due to the nature of the role, you will be occasionally required to move, lift, rack and install equipment (pc’s, switches, servers).

As this role involves regular interaction with, and providing support to our employees, we are seeking an individual that is:

• Personable and enthusiastic with a genuine desire to enable staff to take full advantage of their IT systems.
• Able to explain technical concepts and events to non-technical staff members.
• Articulate, numerate and capable of negotiating high value technology equipment and services.
• Able to reason logically and consistently deliver under pressure.
• Able to spot new opportunities and follow through with them.

Onboarding Note

To set our new hire up for success, we envisage that you would need to spend significant chunks of time at our London HQ to onboard with our existing team and learn how we approach end user computing. This could be a few months at the beginning, reducing thereafter to less regular trips. Alternatively, this could be a few weeks at the start and regular periods (2 weeks in every 4) thereafter. XTX would cover all associated costs.