Head of Architecture

VP or Director of GPU and AI Hardware Architecture

Location: UK (Flexible, Hybrid/Remote options considered)

A global leader in semiconductor innovation, specializing in advanced GPU, AI, and heterogeneous compute technologies. The company is dedicated to driving cutting-edge advancements in graphics processing, AI acceleration, and high-performance computing.

Role Overview

This role is ideal for an experienced semiconductor executive with a track record in leading engineering teams, technology strategy, and product innovation in GPU and AI hardware architecture. The VP/Director will drive cross-functional collaboration, product roadmaps, and strategic engagements with partners and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the GPU & AI Hardware Architecture organization, driving innovation across mobile, data center, and automotive applications.
• Develop and implement technology roadmaps in collaboration with product management and engineering teams.
• Oversee the architecture and development of next-generation multi-threaded, ultra-low-power GPUs and AI accelerators.
• Provide technical leadership for the design of highly parallel computing architectures.
• Collaborate with software teams to optimize hardware-software interactions, ensuring efficiency in AI, deep learning, and OpenCL-based applications.
• Engage with industry partners, EDA vendors, and design service providers to drive innovation and ecosystem development.
• Contribute to corporate strategy, fundraising efforts (if applicable), and early-stage technology validation with OEMs and integrators.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering and architecture teams.

Key Requirements

• Experience in semiconductor engineering, with a strong focus on GPU and AI accelerator architectures.
• Proven track record of managing and scaling engineering organizations in both startup and large corporate environments.
• Expertise in designing and architecting multi-threaded GPUs, heterogeneous compute platforms, and deep learning accelerators.
• Strong knowledge of 3D graphics, OpenCL, and AI workloads.
• Experience with software driver architectures, power and performance modeling.
• Strategic mindset with experience in roadmap planning and technology pathfinding.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including pre-sales and partner/customer interactions.

Preferred Experience

• Experience leading engineering teams within a semiconductor or technology company.
• Background in securing startup funding and building advisory/founding teams (for candidates with startup experience).
• Strong industry relationships with EDA vendors and design services providers.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Technology, Information and Media

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