Senior Ai Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Senior Ai Software Engineer for its advanced AI Processor Software & Hardware Co-Design Lab in the UK. This role involves designing and implementing optimizations for real-time AI applications, collaborating with teams on cutting-edge AI solutions, and establishing strategies to evolve NPU chip technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AI chip architecture and a strong software development background.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience optimizing AI chip architectures.
• Hands-on expertise in compilation and runtime optimizations.
• Strong software development background in C/C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

• Drive design and implementation of optimizations for real-time AI applications.
• Develop strategies for evolving NPU chip technologies.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate and deploy AI solutions.

Skills

AI chip architecture optimization

C/C++

Python

GPU compute APIs

deep learning frameworks

algorithm co-design

AI models

GPU acceleration

Job description

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A global technology leader is seeking a talented Senior Ai Software Engineer to join its advanced AI Processor Software & Hardware Co-Design Lab in the UK. This is a rare chance to work with top-tier teams developing the next generation of AI processor technology.

About the Role

As a Senior Ai Software Engineer, you will drive the design and implementation of compile-time and run-time optimisations for real-time AI applications on state-of-the-art AI processors. You’ll lead a technical focus area within the lab, develop strategies for evolving NPU chip technologies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and deploy innovative AI solutions. Your work will involve monitoring industry trends, shaping technical architectures, resolving performance bottlenecks, and ensuring our AI systems remain at the cutting edge.

What's required for this Senior Ai Software Engineer position?

• Extensive experience optimising AI chip architectures and heterogeneous computing systems
• Hands-on expertise in one or more of the following: numerical calculation, compilation, algorithm and chip co-design, runtime, or shared memory
• Strong background in software development using C/C++ and Python
• Skilled with GPU compute APIs (e.g., CUDA, OpenCL), deep learning frameworks, and compilers
• Familiarity with AI models, algorithm trends, and translating application requirements into chip-level solutions
• Experience with GPU acceleration, inference backends, and frameworks such as ONNXRuntime, IREE, or TVM
• Proven track record of deploying AI models in production environments
• Passion for innovation and a collaborative mindset

Why Apply?

Work with world-class experts, shape the future of AI processors, and enjoy a collaborative, innovative environment. If you’re passionate about AI hardware/software co-design and ready to make a global impact, we want to hear from you!