Principal Datapath Design Engineer

Imagination Technologies; Hunton Bridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Imagination Technologies in the United Kingdom seeks a senior silicon design engineer to contribute to advanced arithmetic hardware in the GPU datapath team. You will collaborate with design, verification and validation teams to deliver high-performance silicon components.

The role requires deep experience in RTL design (VHDL/SystemVerilog), and proficiency with ASIC/FPGA toolchains, CI workflows, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital IC design and RTL implementation.
• Ability to lead and coordinate design/verification efforts.
• Proficiency with versionControl and CI workflows.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design, verification and validation teams to develop silicon solutions.
• Lead and guide arithmetic hardware block development from concept to implementation.
• Prepare microarchitecture designs and execution plans for datapath projects.
• Foster knowledge sharing and training within the team.

Skills

Digital IC design

RTL design

VHDL

SystemVerilog

ASIC/FPGA design tools

Git

Jenkins

C/C++/Python

Communication

Leadership

Tools

VHDL/SystemVerilog

Git

Jenkins

Job description

This is a unique opportunity to leverage your silicon design skills on cutting-edge technology. At Imagination Technologies, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We create foundational building blocks for market-leading Graphics Processors, powering the next generation of mobile, smart, and connected technologies. Working in the GPU Datapath team, a unique applied research team with a remit both to research and to deliver high performing hardware, you will be a vital part in the development of innovative mathematical components. You will:

• Collaborate with design, verification, and validation teams to develop advanced silicon solutions.
• Work with a team of mathematically focused engineers to design optimal arithmetic hardware components.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure predictable execution of upcoming projects.
• Understand, crystallise and extract the requirements the requirements for arithmetic hardware blocks with engineers throughout Imagination.
• Prototype and evaluate a variety of hardware architectures for implementing math intensive blocks under different power, performance and area trade-offs.
• Prepare detailed microarchitecture design specifications and execution plans aligned with project goals.
• Produce patentable work in a research and invention focused environment.
• Plan and schedule your own work, whilst educating other members of the company on datapath designs.
• Foster a culture of learning by contributing to training programs, knowledge-sharing sessions, and technical guidance for junior team members.

You'll have:

• Solid knowledge of digital integrated circuit design techniques and methodologies.
• Hands-on experience in RTL design using VHDL or SystemVerilog.
• Expertise in ASIC or FPGA design tools and environments.
• Practical experience with mainline branching and continuous integration strategies, using tools such as Git and Jenkins.
• The interest and ability to imagine and implement improvements to a whole range of processes.
• The ability to communicate complex technical information concisely and unambiguously both verbally and in writing.
• A critical mind with the ability to think both abstractly and concretely.
• Tenacity and the ability to work and communicate with others to get things done.

You might also have:

• Knowledge of floating-point arithmetic standards.
• Exposure to formal verification methodologies and tools.
• Practical experience with C, C++, Python, Tcl or Shell.
• Experience with scientific computing and numerical libraries.
• Experience with optimising arithmetic hardware.
• Knowledge of Graphics processing algorithms and software ecosystem.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken, in English.

Imagination is a UK-based company that creates silicon and software IP designed to give its customers an edge in competitive global technology markets. Its GPU and AI technologies enable outstanding power, performance, and area (PPA), fast time-to-market, and lower total cost of ownership. Products based on Imagination IP are used by billions of people across the globe in their smartphones, cars, homes, and workplaces.

We need your skills to help us continue to deliver technology that will impress the industry and our customers alike, ensuring that people everywhere can enjoy smarter and faster tech than ever before. So come join us if you're wanting that something more Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we'll help you do the rest. You'll be part of one of the world's most exciting companies who are one of the leaders in semiconductor IP solutions. As a part of our team, you can help us transform, innovate, and inspire the lives of millions through our technology.