Principal Architect-Data

Senior Principal Graphics Hardware Architect – £130k – £180k – Multiple Locations Across the UK My Client, a pioneering force in the semiconductor industry, is seeking a Senior Principal Graphics Hardware Architect , We are looking for passionate Graphics architects who are committed to efficiency and innovation. Your role will involve deep analysis to meet power, performance, area, and bandwidth requirements, as well as collaboration with our research, modelling, and product teams to advance our technology roadmap. Senior Principal Graphics Hardware Architect Key Responsibilities: Architecture Development: Technical Analysis: Perform in-depth analysis to meet PPA and bandwidth targets. Innovation: Collaborate with the research group to map novel algorithms to efficient implementations. Implementation Support: Assist the implementation team through design and verification phases. Performance Validation: Work with the performance team to review data and validate completed implementations. Influence our long-term technology roadmap and advance our innovations. The main technical skills needed for the Senior Principal Graphics Hardware Architect role are: A background of 5+ years in commercial software development in a graphics-related field. In-depth knowledge of at least one modern 3D graphics API and its associated software ecosystems (e.g. Demonstrable technical expertise in the optimisation of software targeting such ecosystems (e.g. game engines, visual effects, UI frameworks). Understanding of both the fixed-function and programmable aspects of GPU architecture. Experience of architecting software products spanning multiple development teams and enabling iterative development. The highly desirable skills needed for the Principal Graphics Hardware Architect role are: A solid understanding of computer architecture at both instruction level and system level, e.g. understanding memory and communication interfaces and how they impact software. Experience of working closely with silicon architects and design engineers to improve platforms for software applications. Exposure to graphics/display drivers for Android/Linux/Windows operating systems. Experience interacting with open-source communities and external ecosystems. Understanding of debug or performance analysis hardware in support of application development. Occasional willingness to travel, working onsite to support or train our customers around the world. A breadth of software programming experience that spans multiple languages and development platforms. Salary £130,000 – £180,000 per annum (Salary depends of experience and skillset bring to the role) Hybrid Working – 2 days on Site per Week Bonuses Private Health care Pension scheme Life insurance Ample free car parking