Chief Architect / Chief NPU Architect

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering semiconductor company in the UK is seeking an experienced Chief Architect to lead R&D projects focused on CPU, NPU, and GPU architectures. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and significant industry experience (10-20 years). Strong skills in MATLAB, C, and system design are essential. A competitive salary of £150-200k is offered, depending on experience, along with additional bonuses.

Qualifications

• 10-20 years' industry experience required.
• Experience with UML modelling is necessary.
• Strong coding skills in C / C++ / System C are important.

Responsibilities

• Lead key R&D projects for CPU/NPU/GPU architecture.
• Define complex architectures and systems.
• Ensure successful HW-SW integration.

Skills

Matlab / Simulink

Coding in Python

CPU / GPU / NPU architecture

HW - SW co-design

System design & integration

Education

BSc / MSc / PhD in Electronics, Microelectronics, Physics or Computer Science

Tools

RTL design / RTL coding

System Verilog

Git / Github

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Working for a cutting edge semiconductor company, I have a high-profile role available, as Chief Architect / Chief NPU Architect.

You will be part of key R&D projects for complex CPU / NPU / GPU related architecture requirements for ASIC SOCs and IP.

Must have skills:

• University degree - BSc / MSc / PhD in Electronics, Microelectronics, Physics or Computer Science
• 10-20 years' industry experience
• Matlab / Simulink / C / system c - modelling experience - UML
• CPU / GPU / NPU / RISC-V architecture
• HW - SW co-design
• Understanding of system design & integration
• Strong coding skills - python / C / C++ / System C

Remuneration

Offering excellent salary, circa £150-200k and higher - dependent on years and relevance of experience

Bonus / "nice-to-have" skills:

• Industry experience in RTL design / RTL coding / digital design / hardware design - for FPGA / ASIC (VHDL and / or Verilog, System verilog)
• Digital Verification (UVM / system verilog) OR Formal verification methods - Jasper Gold, C / system C
• Definition of complex architecture
• High-speed digital connectivity and protocols - Fabric, Serdes, ethernet, USB, PCIe, AMBA / AXI, CHI, MAC, PHY, cache coherency - MESI
• SOC / IP integration for complex embedded processors - ARM / RISC-V / CPU / GPU
• algorithm development / computer arithmetic
• chisel / scala / embedded
• Rust
• Git / Github
• interface / API
• Linux