At a Glance
- Tasks: Research and optimise next-gen mobile CPU architectures for performance and efficiency.
- Company: Leading semiconductor organisation at the forefront of technology.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role blending academic research with practical design challenges.
- Why this job: Join a team shaping the future of mobile processors with real-world impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in CPU architecture and programming skills in C, C++, or Python.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 84000 £ per year.
A leading semiconductor organisation is seeking a CPU Research Engineer to work on next-generation mobile processor microarchitecture, focusing on performance-per-watt improvements and advanced out-of-order execution design.
Successful candidates will research, model, and optimise CPU architectures, contributing to the design of high-efficiency mobile CPUs through simulation, profiling, and microarchitectural innovation. This is a highly technical role combining academic research depth with practical CPU design impact.
- Computer architecture (superscalar, out-of-order execution)
- Performance and power optimisation (IPC, perf-per-watt analysis)
- Hardware performance counters and workload profiling
- C, C++, Python, and assembly (ARM64 or RISC-V)
- Academic research integration into CPU design
CPU Architecture / Microarchitecture / Out-of-Order Execution / Branch Prediction / gem5 / Simulation / C++ / Python / ARM / RISC-V / Performance Modelling / LLVM / Compiler / Mobile CPU / Semiconductor / Research Engineer
Technology Research Engineer in Cambridge employer: European Tech Recruit
Join a leading semiconductor organisation that champions innovation and excellence in technology research. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to cutting-edge projects and collaborative work culture that fosters creativity and growth. Located in a vibrant tech hub, this role offers unique opportunities to contribute to the future of mobile processors while enjoying a supportive environment that values your expertise and ideas.
