At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the technical direction for next-gen AI compute infrastructure and mentor a skilled engineering team.
- Company: High-growth UK deep-tech organisation with major industry collaborations.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salary, pension, health benefits, and a strong professional network.
- Other info: Central office in a major UK tech hub with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of AI technology and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Postgraduate degree in Computer Science or related field and proven leadership in engineering projects.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
A well-funded, high-growth UK deep-tech organisation is seeking a Principal AI Architect to lead a flagship initiative focused on next-generation AI compute infrastructure. The company collaborates with major industry partners, research institutions, and public bodies to accelerate large-scale AI deployment. As models scale rapidly, understanding the intersection of hardware constraints, software optimization, and energy consumption is paramount. This senior, high-visibility role will own the technical direction and architectural roadmap for an advanced modeling environment designed to analyse full-stack AI inference performance.
Responsibilities
- Technical Strategy: Drive the long-term technical roadmap for an enterprise-grade performance modeling platform
- Systems Integration: Bridge the gap between semiconductor hardware engineering, systems software, and deep learning model workloads
- Engineering Standards: Establish validation methodologies and high-performance engineering standards across multiple technical teams
- Executive Liaison: Serve as the chief technical voice, translating highly complex infrastructure concepts for senior executives and external partners
- Team Leadership: Mentor a highly skilled group of systems and research engineers, cultivating an innovative engineering culture
Qualifications
- Education: Postgraduate degree (PhD or equivalent industry research background) in Computer Science, Computer Architecture, or a highly quantitative engineering field
- Leadership: Proven track record of leading complex, high-impact engineering projects from prototype phase to robust deployment
- Technical Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of GPU architectures, memory bandwidth constraints, and large-scale workload simulation
- Desirable Assets: Practical familiarity with distributed inference frameworks, cluster optimization, data center infrastructure, or open-source systems software
What is offered
- A defining leadership position within a heavily backed, scaling technology enterprise
- Highly competitive salary package, pension, and comprehensive health benefits
- Strong professional network spanning elite commercial and academic circles
- Central office location in a major UK technology hub
Please contact Charles Duran for more information.
Lead AI Architect employer: IC Resources
IC Resources is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Cirencester. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact in rugged hardware design. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values your expertise and encourages you to thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
