Senior Graphics Algorithm Architect

European Tech Recruit; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Tech Global is seeking a Senior Graphics Architect to design and optimize cutting-edge rendering algorithms and GPU workloads in a Cambridge-based R&D environment.

You will work across ray tracing, path tracing, PBR and image reconstruction, translating research into high-performance practical solutions and influencing future rendering technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience in computer graphics, rendering or GPU algorithms.
• Hands-on experience developing and optimising GPU algorithms.
• Strong knowledge of modern rendering pipelines and GPU parallel computing.
• Experience with Ray Tracing, Path Tracing, PBR, SSR, SSAO or image reconstruction.
• Strong C/C++ and algorithm-development skills.
• Experience with Vulkan, OpenGL/OpenGL ES, DirectX 11/12, Metal or OpenCL.
• Degree in Computer Science, Graphics, Engineering, Mathematics or related field.
• Desirable: GPU architecture experience, commercial product development, neural rendering/super‑resolution, PhD, publications or patents.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced graphics and rendering algorithms.
• Optimise GPU workloads for performance, latency and power efficiency.
• Work across ray tracing, path tracing, PBR and image reconstruction.
• Research emerging graphics technologies and influence technical direction.
• Translate graphics research into practical, high-performance solutions.

Skills

GPU algorithms

C/C++

Graphics rendering

Ray Tracing

Path Tracing

Vulkan

OpenGL

DirectX

Image reconstruction

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Graphics

Tools

Vulkan

OpenGL

DirectX

OpenCL

Job description

Senior Graphics Architect

Cambridge, UK | Onsite

A global technology company is expanding its advanced R&D team in Cambridge, working on next-generation graphics and GPU technologies. The Senior Graphics Algorithm Architect will develop and optimise advanced rendering algorithms across ray tracing, path tracing, PBR and image reconstruction. This Senior Graphics Algorithm Architect role offers the opportunity to combine graphics research with hands‑on GPU engineering and influence future rendering technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced graphics and rendering algorithms.
• Optimise GPU workloads for performance, latency and power efficiency.
• Work across ray tracing, path tracing, PBR and image reconstruction.
• Research emerging graphics technologies and influence technical direction.
• Translate graphics research into practical, high-performance solutions.

Required Experience & Skills

• Strong commercial experience in computer graphics, rendering or GPU algorithms.
• Hands‑on experience developing and optimising GPU algorithms.
• Strong knowledge of modern rendering pipelines and GPU parallel computing.
• Experience with Ray Tracing, Path Tracing, PBR, SSR, SSAO or image reconstruction.
• Strong C/C++ and algorithm‑development skills.
• Experience with Vulkan, OpenGL/OpenGL ES, DirectX 11/12, Metal or OpenCL.
• Degree in Computer Science, Graphics, Engineering, Mathematics or related field.
• Desirable: GPU architecture experience, commercial product development, neural rendering/super‑resolution, PhD, publications or patents.

Why Apply?

• Work on cutting‑edge graphics and GPU technology.
• Solve challenging problems across rendering, performance and image quality.
• Collaborate with experienced graphics researchers and engineers.
• Influence next‑generation rendering technologies.
• Join a global technology company with significant R&D investment.

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