ASIC Design Engineer - CPU/VPU

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative start-up in Cambridge seeks Digital Design Engineers to shape the future of AI accelerator technology. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge CPU micro-architecture and collaborate with talented teams in a dynamic environment. With strong backing and a clear growth plan, this opportunity not only promises a pivotal role in the company's success but also offers an attractive compensation package, including industry-leading healthcare and professional development support. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology, this is the perfect chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Industry-leading healthcare

Bonus scheme

Pension

Education reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in microprocessor architecture and CPU microarchitecture.
• Strong knowledge of low power design techniques and memory subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Define microarchitecture specifications for VPUs and design hardware.
• Collaborate with multi-site hardware and architecture teams.

Skills

Microprocessor Architecture

CPU Microarchitecture

Load/Store and Memory Subsystems

SystemVerilog/Verilog

Low Power Design Techniques

Scripting in Python

Job description

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Client:

IC Resources

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

I am working with an innovative start-up that is looking for Digital Design Engineers of all experience levels to join their team in Cambridge. Do you want to use your processor knowledge to build an efficient CPU micro-architecture for a power-efficient AI accelerator? We are seeking a talented individual capable of defining key hardware components of CPUs and designing them.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with multi-site hardware and architecture teams.

Backed by a South Korean tech giant, this start-up is well-funded and plans to grow steadily over the next two years. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in development and shaping the company's future roadmap.

Successful applicants will join the team to define the microarchitecture specifications of VPU and design hardware.

Essential skills for this role include:

1. Good knowledge of microprocessor architecture with 3+ years of direct experience in areas such as:
2. CPU microarchitecture
3. Load/store, cache, and memory subsystems
4. VPUs
5. Excellent SystemVerilog/Verilog experience
6. Knowledge of high-performance and low-power microarchitecture techniques and trade-offs
7. Low power design techniques
8. Scripting in Python (plus)

This role suits an engineer who is self-motivated and enjoys technical challenges, particularly in a start-up environment. You will have the opportunity to work on clean-sheet design and be pivotal in the company's success and growth.

Compensation package includes industry-leading healthcare, a bonus scheme, pension, and education reimbursement for professional development.

For more information and a confidential discussion, please contact Rachel Mason at IC Resources.