Senior Graphics Algorithm Architect

European Tech Recruit; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit is seeking a Senior Graphics Algorithm Architect in Cambridge, United Kingdom, to research, design and optimise advanced graphics algorithms for next-generation rendering systems.

The role blends graphics research with practical GPU engineering, focusing on Ray Tracing, Path Tracing, PBR, SSR/SSAO, and next-generation image reconstruction. You will lead algorithm architecture and contribute to publications, patents and technical direction.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Extensive hands-on experience in computer graphics, GPU algorithms, real-time rendering or related areas.
• Strong knowledge of modern graphics pipelines and rendering technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and architecture of algorithms for next-generation graphics rendering pipelines.
• Work on Ray Tracing, Path Tracing, PBR and related rendering techniques.
• Design and optimise high-performance GPU graphics algorithms.
• Improve frame rate, latency and power efficiency of rendering workloads.
• Track emerging graphics technologies and contribute to future technical direction.

Skills

Graphics algorithm design

GPU programming

Ray Tracing

Real-time rendering

Shader optimization

C/C++

GPU parallel computing

Vulkan/OpenGL/DirectX

Education

PhD in Computer Graphics or GPU Architecture

Tools

Vulkan

OpenGL ES

Metal

DirectX 11/12

OpenCL

Job description

Our client is looking for a Senior Graphics Algorithm Architect to research, design and optimise advanced graphics algorithms for next-generation rendering systems.

The role combines computer graphics research with practical GPU engineering and will focus on technologies such as Ray Tracing, Path Tracing, Physically Based Rendering, screen-space effects and next-generation image reconstruction.

• Key ResponsibilitiesLead research and architecture of algorithms for next-generation graphics rendering pipelines.
• Work on Ray Tracing, Path Tracing, Physically Based Rendering, SSR, SSAO, DLSS/FSR-style technologies and related rendering techniques.
• Design and optimise high-performance GPU graphics algorithms.
• Optimise algorithms for GPU parallel computing architectures.
• Improve performance and stability across geometry processing, shader compilation, texture management and GPU scheduling.
• Improve frame rate, latency and power efficiency of rendering workloads.
• Track emerging graphics technologies and contribute to future technical direction.
• Contribute research through technical publications, papers, patents, white papers or industry-facing technical work.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Electronic Engineering, Applied Mathematics or a related field.
• Extensive hands-on experience in computer graphics, GPU algorithms, real-time rendering or related areas.
• Strong knowledge of modern graphics pipelines and rendering technologies.
• Experience implementing and optimising high-performance GPU algorithms.
• Knowledge of Ray Tracing, Path Tracing, PBR, screen-space effects, image reconstruction or similar technologies.
• Experience with areas such as geometry processing, shader compilation, texture management or GPU scheduling.
• Strong understanding of GPU parallel computing and graphics performance optimisation.
• Strong programming and algorithm-development skills.
• Experience with technologies such as Vulkan, OpenGL ES, Metal, DirectX 11/12 or OpenCL.
• PhD in Computer Graphics, GPU Architecture or a related field.
• Publications at recognised graphics conferences or journals.
• Experience bringing graphics algorithm architectures into commercial products.
• Patents, technical publications, white papers or other significant technical contributions.