Principal Compute Architect

ARM; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a versatile GPU compute driver architect to shape the future of high-performance GPU systems. In this dynamic role, you will influence the design of innovative products that bridge graphics and machine learning technologies, enhancing user experiences across various applications. Collaborating with a talented team, you will tackle complex challenges and drive the development of cutting-edge solutions. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving field of GPU computing, while working within a diverse and international environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in GPU software architecture and requirements analysis.
• Proactive and analytical approach to work with hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Devising high-level implementation designs for new compute and ML features.
• Studying existing implementations and seeking improvement opportunities.

Skills

GPU Software Architecture

Requirements Analysis

Software Architecture Definition

Vulkan

OpenCL

Analytical Skills

Hands-on Approach

Tools

Linux

Android

ML Frameworks

Job description

Job Overview:

The Mali GPU Software Architects team is looking for a versatile GPU compute driver architect.

Through performance analysis, feature design and technical expertise, you will set the direction of SW engineering to reach optimal driver, GPU and firmware performance for popular compute and ML APIs such as OpenCL, thereby shaping the future of the Mali GPU products. For this task, you will be working with cross-site, multi-disciplined, teams across Arm’s worldwide engineering centres.

Responsibilities:

Working within a diverse group of architects, you will be responsible for devising the high-level implementation designs for new compute- or ML-related features, for optimal performance and ecosystem impact. Your remit also includes studying the existing implementation, looking for improvement opportunities, as well as seeking opportunities for future HW iterations. You will be working closely with R&D, HW teams, lead partners, and customers, as well as providing technical leadership to your engineering teams. Help us shape a product that combines graphics and ML technologies to provide the best user experience in our products!

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong background in GPU SW architecture, requirements analysis, and software architecture definition
• Strong background in Vulkan & OpenCL.
• Have a proactive, analytical and hands-on approach to work.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

• Experience of Arm CPU and/or Mali GPU architectures.
• Experience with an ML framework.
• Experience of embedded systems or firmware development.
• Experience of presenting information to a wide, international audience.
• Experience of holistic software optimisation from bare-metal to high-level.
• Experience of development in a Linux, Android or similar environments.

In Return:

Influence the design of our high-performance GPU systems used from gaming to AI. Work with a talented team, solving complex challenges. Have a chance to impact the future of GPU computing.