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Job Application for Staff Mechanical Engineer at Graphcore Back to jobs Staff Mechanical Engineer Austin, Texas, United States Apply About us 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 enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation. Job Summary Graphcore is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our Data Center Engineering organization and drive engineering coordination efforts with external data center developers. You will be working with a multi-disciplinary team of technical leaders to deliver best-in-class infrastructure solutions. The ideal location for this position will be based out of Austin. Roughly 10-20% travel time can be expected.. The Team The Data Center Engineering team is responsible for the design, development, and deployment of infrastructure that supports Graphcore’s advanced AI compute platforms. The team collaborates with internal engineering groups, external consultants, and data center developers to deliver reliable and scalable environments for high-performance computing workloads. Team members work across multiple disciplines—including mechanical, electrical, facilities, and IT infrastructure—to ensure that Graphcore’s data center deployments meet stringent performance, efficiency, and operational reliability requirements. Responsibilities and Duties Develop and review design standards and specifications, ensuring alignment with industry standard methodologies and Graphcore’s reliability goals. Perform detailed engineering analysis of designs, ensuring efficiency and reliability of operation. Provide direction, coordinate with, and review the designs of external consultants and partners. Ensure delivery of future-proof engineered solutions. Conduct site inspections and attend factory visits critical infrastructure and equipment. Define and issue owner’s requirements for mechanical systems design. Manage design teams from an owner’s perspective and make decisions to keep projects moving forward. Stay informed on the latest industry developments and emergent technologies within the data center industry. Candidate Profile: Essential: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Deep technical knowledge of HVAC equipment and systems including: chillers, boilers, pumps, air handling equipment, duct and piping design, sequence of controls. Experience coordinating with IT teams for infrastructure design in support of HPC racks and data centers. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate in a cross-discipline team. Comfortable with a fast-paced environment that is rapidly developing and changing. Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent international certification (this position will not be stamping drawings as EOR). Desirable: Prior experience with hyperscale data center environments or co-location facilities at the Tier III or Tier IV levels as defined by Uptime Institute. 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