Software Product Manager

About Graphcore

How often do you get the chance to build a technology that transforms the future of humanity?

Graphcore products have set the standard in made-for-AI compute hardware and software, gaining global attention and industry acclaim. Now we are developing the next generation of artificial intelligence compute with systems that will allow AI researchers to develop more advanced models, help scientists unlock exciting new discoveries, and power companies around the world as they put AI at the heart of their business.

Graphcore recently joined SoftBank Group – bringing large and ongoing investment from one of the world’s leading backers of innovative AI companies.

The Team

The Product Management team at Graphcore is responsible for defining the overall product vision. This includes market research, customer feedback, managing requirements and roadmaps across functional teams and acting on feedback and data analysis.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Stay up-to-date and immersed in the AI/ML software ecosystem in order to translate and match Graphcore software to the needs of that ecosystem.
• Gather specific market segment needs and translate these into product plans.
• Work with engineering teams and partners to prioritize features and enhancements that ensure Graphcore software is a key part of the AI/ML software ecosystem.
• Perform competitive analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of Graphcore solutions versus the competition.
• Engage open-source communities to ensure that Graphcore is well represented, listens and contributes.
  
  

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Strong history of working in the AI/ML space and an understanding of the challenges and approaches used in the ecosystem for developing AI/ML systems both for training and inference.
• Demonstrable experience with creation and management of software requirements.
• Ability to express ideas and communicate effectively with other team members, customers, and partners to formulate, agree, and implement strategic plans.
• Software development experience and an understanding of the general challenges around software engineering.
• Comfortable with the requirement to travel. Up to 25% of this role may involve domestic and international travel.
  
  

Desirable

• University degree (or equivalent), ideally in a numerate subject, although other graduates would be considered if they have relevant experience.
• Technical Product Management or Technology Marketing experience from a previous role
  
  

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

Applicants for this position must hold the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support for visa applications

Graphcore is a technology company that develops compute hardware and software for artificial intelligence. It has recently joined the SoftBank Group, which is providing large and ongoing investment.