GPU Simulation Engineer

Huawei; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei Cambridge UK is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the development of GPU architecture simulators and models. You will define simulation environments and analyse PPA for new ideas in GPU implementation and potential hardware pathways.

Collaboration with UK research teams will shape future products and architectures. The role requires deep knowledge of rendering pipelines, shader techniques, and hands-on coding expertise.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in relevant discipline.
• At least 5 years hands-on experience in GPU architecture development.
• Strong verbal and writing communication; good coding skills.
• Hands-on experience with Vulkan/OpenGLES/Metal/DirectX11/12 and/or OpenCL.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop simulation and modelling tool flows.
• Modelling, performance analysis and PPA estimation for GPU features.
• Evaluate GPU system features and micro-architecture trade-offs.
• Develop real-time graphics algorithms and shader design for performance and power efficiency.
• Perform performance and power tuning.

Skills

GPU architecture

Simulation

Shader programming

C/C++ coding

Communication

Education

BSc or MSc in relevant discipline

Tools

Vulkan

OpenGLES

Metal

DirectX 11/12

OpenCL

Job description

The role is for an engineer with a strong background in GPU Architecture simulation and modelling to join a team working at the forefront of mobile GPU development. The successful candidate will work on developing/defining simulators and models for GPU architecture and micro-architecture to enable profiling and analysis of PPA for new ideas and techniques both for GPU implementation and potential future implementation in hardware. This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of Huawei Research and Development UK Limited.

• Design and Develop simulation and modelling tool flows.
• Modelling, performance analysis and PPA estimation for GPU new features.
• GPU system features and micro-architecture implementation trade-off.
• Real-time graphics algorithms or shader program design and optimization to improve performance, save bandwidth and power.
• Performance/Power Tuning.

You should have a strong understanding of rendering technologies and graphics pipelines. Experience in designing and developing simulation environments in particular for GPU architectures is desired. Experience in system level features trade-off is also important.

Required:

• BSc or MSc in relevant discipline
• At least 5 years hand on experience in GPU architecture development
• Self-motivated, well organized and good team player
• Good verbal and writing communication skill, great coding skill
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following technologies: Vulkan, OpenGLES, Metal, DirectX11 or 12 and/or OpenCL.

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they're at home, in the office, or on the go. This spirit of innovation has led Huawei to work in close partnership with leading academic institutions in the UK to develop and refine the latest technologies. With a shared commitment to innovation and progress, both parties have worked together to achieve common goals and establish a strong partnership. The partnership between UK and Huawei help to develop the technologies of the future that will transform the way we all communicate, work and live. For the past 30 years we have maintained an unwavering focus, rejecting shortcuts and easy opportunities that don't align with our core business. With a practical approach to everything we do, we concentrate our efforts and invest patiently to drive technological breakthroughs. This strategic focus is a reflection of our core values:

• Staying customer-centric,
• Inspiring dedication,
• Persevering,
• Growing by reflection., Huawei's vision is a fully connected, intelligent world. To achieve this, we work to inspire passion for basic research around the world. Our combined passion drives development across the global innovation value chain. Huawei has the largest Research and Development organization in the world with 96,000+ employees in research centers around the globe. In the UK, we already have design centers in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh and Ipswich. We continue to explore and define new research directions and new services. We have expanded our collaborations with academic researchers; researched new network architectures, integration of communications and key enabling technologies; and developed the fundamental theories of these technologies. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and drive your career forward.