Senior GPU Architect (Graphics Processors R&D for AI)

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor R&D firm is seeking a Senior GPU Architect in Southampton to innovate in Graphics Hardware processing. This role offers opportunities for leadership within a cutting-edge team, working on advanced GPU designs and collaborating extensively on future strategies. Candidates must have extensive GPU experience, especially in the design and architecture of GPU IPs and modern graphics APIs.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of significant experience in GPU R&D.
• Strong understanding of modern 3D graphics APIs.
• Experience in delivering concepts through production and tape-out.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D developments in Graphics Hardware Processors.
• Define high-level GPU architecture/micro-architecture.
• Oversee the strategy for next-generation IP.

Skills

Design and architecture of GPU IPs

3D graphics APIs

ASIC digital design flow

Performance review and optimization

Team collaboration and communication

Digital Video processing

Strong maths and algorithm skills

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Senior GPU Architect (Graphics Processors R&D for AI), southampton

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Client:

IC Resources

Location:

southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Working for a leading semiconductor R&D department, I am recruiting for a high-level GPU Architect, to work on the latest R&D developments in Graphics Hardware Processors.

There is also opportunity for leadership within this exciting R&D team for GPU Hardware.

A key-selling point is this is a highly innovative and exciting opportunity to work with leading experts in GPU R&D to define cutting-edge Graphics products in the industry.

This is a multi-functional role, where you will also contribute to the future strategy of next-generation IP.

Salary details

Salary will be based upon years and relevance of experience - circa £100k and / or above for highly-skilled architects

Location & additional info

• This is a UK based role, so 1st preference and priority will be given to applicatints with UK working rights
• There is also the potential for hybrid / remote / fully remote working from other European locations
• Visa sponsorship and relocation support can also be considered for qualified applicants who are motivated to relocate permanently to the UK
• Significant knowledge and experience with design and architecture of GPU IPs - Graphics Hardware Processors (5 - 10+ years' experience)
• Strong understanding of modern 3D graphics and/or compute APIs, such as Vulkan, D3D12 and OpenCL, CUDA etc.
• Definition of high-level GPU architecture / micro-architecture
• Confidence knowledge in the ASIC digital design flow
• Experience in R&D of the latest products and features
• Ability to take a concept through to production and delivery / tape-out, including performance review, analysis, costing, and optimisation
• Understanding of the product's design & verification needs, standardisation, adherence to frameworks and methodolgies e.g. UVM
• Excellent communicator, with a keen interest in team collaboration and a clear approach to the design & development process

Bonus / "Nice-to-have" skills

• Digital Video processing / video compression / video codecs or similar field
• Image signal processsing
• (Computer) arithmetic / maths / algorithm development or algorithm implementation
• Strong maths and algorithm skills
• Understanding of / analysis of: compiler performance / driver performance
• Functional Safety - ISO26262

For more information, please contact Rob Hudson @ Ic Resources for a discussion today!