Senior Cloud Engineer (K8S)
Graphcore is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to join their Cloud Platform Team, focusing on developing and deploying cloud services on cutting-edge AI systems. This role involves close collaboration with Software Platform, Datacentre Operations, and Product Development teams to integrate, validate, and optimize high-performance AI solutions. The position is based in London, UK.
Key responsibilities include developing and operating Kubernetes-managed end-user services on private clouds, supporting internal users, and translating product requirements into deployed services. The role also involves maintaining and operating AI systems at peak performance in private clouds and configuring and testing new Graphcore AI hardware and systems using Continuous Deployment and Infrastructure-as-Code in internal and external datacentres.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field, experience managing production Kubernetes clusters and workloads with continuous delivery tools like ArgoCD, and a solid background in software engineering or IT with a proven track record as an individual contributor. Proficiency in Linux scripting (bash, python, awk, sed), Linux system administration (Ubuntu, RHEL and variants), version control systems (preferably Git), and continuous integration or testing pipelines using GitLab, GitHub, or similar is required. A strong understanding of cloud services technologies, including APIs, virtualization, virtual networks, block storage, resource management, and monitoring, is essential. Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code automation tools such as Terraform/OpenTofu, Ansible, and Packer is also necessary.
Graphcore offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance, a health cash plan, a dental plan, pension matched up to 5%, life assurance, and income protection. Additional benefits include a generous parental leave policy, an employee assistance program covering health and mental wellbeing, and a range of healthy food and snacks at their central London office, which also features a barista bar.
Graphcore fosters an inclusive work environment, welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The company is committed to building a supportive workplace that offers growth opportunities and encourages continuous learning and development. Joining Graphcore provides a chance to contribute to transformative AI technology and be part of a team shaping the future of artificial intelligence.