Technology Owner

Job description

#### About the job Shape the infrastructure work that keeps Graphcore software moving at scale. As Technology Owner, you will turn software infrastructure priorities into clear, actionable work. You will connect product intent, engineering delivery and cross-team coordination. Your work will help a 30-person Software Infrastructure team build, test and support the platforms used across Graphcore software. You will bring clarity to complex dependencies, delivery choices and roadmap decisions. You will own and refine backlogs, shape PI plans, support sprint delivery and coordinate across technical teams. You will work closely with Technology Managers, Technology Owners, technical leads and engineers. This role suits someone who brings calm, structure and technical curiosity to complex work. You will help teams move faster without losing quality, context or purpose. #### The team and culture You will work with the Software Infrastructure team, which provides platforms and services for the wider Software organisation. Their work supports how Graphcore teams build, test and develop software. Work is planned in increments, shaped through backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews and demos. Decisions are made through close engagement with engineers, technical leads and product partners. You will give multiple sub-teams clear direction and well-defined deliverables. You will also surface risks early, speak up on trade-offs and help teams stay aligned. #### What we're looking for - Experience working as a Product Owner, Technology Owner or similar role in an agile engineering setting. - Strong backlog management skills, with the judgement to connect work to product outcomes. - Confidence working with technical teams, complex systems and cross-team dependencies. - Ability to simplify complex information for technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to guide discussions towards clear decisions. - Technical understanding of software development, testing or infrastructure, with curiosity to learn more. 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. If you want to bring clarity, ownership and momentum to the infrastructure behind Graphcore software, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of the journey.