Chief CPU Architect

Microtech Global Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Microtech Global Ltd. in Cambridge, United Kingdom, is hiring a permanent Chief CPU Architect to lead memory and interconnect architecture for converged GPU/NPU systems.

The role focuses on high-performance compute architecture at a senior level with a salary between £130,000 and £160,000 per year, depending on experience. We seek deep expertise in GPU/AI accelerators, SIMD/SIMT, tensor/matrix compute, and CPU architecture.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in GPU, AI accelerator, or heterogeneous compute architecture.
• Deep understanding of GPU microarchitecture, including SIMD/SIMT, scheduling, and memory systems.
• Strong knowledge of tensor/matrix compute and AI acceleration techniques.
• Proven experience delivering high-volume silicon.
• Expertise in performance modelling and power analysis.
• Strong cross-functional communication and leadership capability.
• Experience with CPU architecture.
• Familiarity with RISC-V and/or GEM5 would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• We define memory hierarchy strategy for converged GPU/NPU.

Tools

GEM5

Job description

Salary: £100,000 - 100,000 per year

Requirements

• We have 15 years of experience in GPU, AI accelerator, or heterogeneous compute architecture.
• We have a deep understanding of GPU microarchitecture, including SIMD/SIMT, scheduling, and memory systems.
• We have strong knowledge of tensor/matrix compute and AI acceleration techniques.
• We have proven experience delivering high-volume silicon.
• We have expertise in performance modelling and power analysis.
• We have strong cross-functional communication and leadership capability.
• We have experience with CPU architecture.
• Familiarity with RISC-V and/or GEM5 would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• We define memory hierarchy strategy for converged GPU/NPU.

Technologies

• AI
• Architect
• Matrix

More

We are hiring a permanent Chief CPU Architect in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The role offers a salary of 130K to 160K GBP per annum, depending on experience. This position focuses on memory and interconnect architecture for converged GPU/NPU systems, with the opportunity to work on advanced compute architecture at a senior level.

last updated 33 week of 2026