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Graphcore

Hardware Validation Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

... quality products at scale. The Team Graphcore is a globally recognised leader in Artificial ... Build, mentor, and manage a team of hardware validation engineers. * Collaborate with hardware ...

Tolmar

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Windsor, CO · On-site

$138K - $148K/yr

Lead risk assessments, develop risk management tools (e.g., FMEA, HACCP) and support change control ... validation data, prepare comprehensive reports, and ensure audit readiness. * Collaborate with QA, ...

Catapult

Senior Validation Manager

Princeton, NJ · On-site

Lead all validation activities in a hands-on approach and in collaboration with the engineering and Quality teams. * Manage multiple validation projects simultaneously, plan, coordinate and track the ...

Catapult

Senior Validation Manager

Princeton, NJ · On-site

Lead all validation activities in a hands-on approach and in collaboration with the engineering and Quality teams. * Manage multiple validation projects simultaneously, plan, coordinate and track the ...

Tolmar

Senior Quality Validation Engineer

Windsor, CO

$87K - $118K/yr

Lead risk assessments, develop risk management tools (e.g., FMEA, HACCP) and support change control ... validation data, prepare comprehensive reports, and ensure audit readiness. * Collaborate with QA, ...

Tolmar Inc.

Senior Quality Validation Engineer

Windsor, CO · On-site

$87K - $118K/yr

Lead risk assessments, develop risk management tools (e.g., FMEA, HACCP) and support change control ... validation data, prepare comprehensive reports, and ensure audit readiness. * Collaborate with QA, ...

Cellares

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As of Jul 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for quality validation manager in the United States is $105,415.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Quality Validation Manager vs Quality Assurance Specialist?

AspectQuality Validation ManagerQuality Assurance Specialist
CertificationsISO 9001, Six Sigma, CQEISO 9001, Six Sigma, CQE
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, pharmaceuticals, tech companiesManufacturing, healthcare, software development
ResponsibilitiesOversees validation processes, ensures compliance, manages validation teamsPerforms audits, develops QA procedures, monitors quality metrics

The main difference is that a Quality Validation Manager focuses on validating processes and systems to ensure compliance, often managing validation teams, while a Quality Assurance Specialist concentrates on implementing QA procedures, conducting audits, and maintaining quality standards. Both roles require similar certifications and are vital in industries like manufacturing and healthcare, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Hardware Validation Manager

Graphcore

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

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
We are seeking an experienced Hardware Validation Manager to lead the validation of Graphcore hardware platforms from prototype through production release. This role is responsible for defining validation strategies, building and leading a high-performing validation engineering team, and ensuring our hardware products meet electrical, functional, and reliability targets across all development phases.
The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in hardware validation with strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and program execution to deliver high-quality products at scale.
The Team
Graphcore is a globally recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems. The company designs advanced semiconductors and data centre hardware that provide the specialised processing power needed to drive AI innovation, while delivering the efficiency required to support its broader adoption
The Hardware Validation team ensures Graphcore's AI hardware platforms meet performance, quality, and reliability targets before production release. Working closely with silicon, board design, system architecture, firmware, and manufacturing teams, the group develops and executes validation strategies across development phases.
The team plays a critical role in bridging design and production by identifying issues early, driving root cause analysis, and enabling robust, production-ready hardware platforms.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Define and implement board and multi-board hardware validation plans across Proto, EVT, DVT, and PVT phases.
  • Develop and execute validation strategies covering electrical, functional, and system-level requirements.
  • Ensure validation coverage aligns with product specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards.
  • Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for hardware validation failures.
  • Build, mentor, and manage a team of hardware validation engineers.
  • Collaborate with hardware design, silicon, firmware, and manufacturing teams across the product lifecycle.
  • Establish validation milestones and deliverables aligned with program schedules and product release goals.
  • Drive improvements in validation methodology, tooling, automation, and data analysis.

Candidate Profile
Essential
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in board-level hardware validation, system testing, or product validation.
  • 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams.
  • Strong understanding of hardware development lifecycle (Proto, EVT, DVT, PVT).
  • Experience with lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power analyzers.
  • Proven track record delivering hardware products from prototype through production.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience driving root cause investigations.

Desirable
  • Experience influencing validation requirements during architecture and schematic phases.
  • Experience embedding validation hooks and testability features into hardware designs.
  • Experience implementing automated hardware regression testing.
  • Familiarity with data pipelines, dashboards, and validation data analytics.
  • Experience validating multi-board systems and high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR, SerDes).
  • Experience working with power-dense or high-performance compute systems.

USA Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and financial future. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), disability and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, commuter benefits, wellness services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 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.

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