Principal GPU Hardware Design Engineer

Principal GPU Hardware Design Engineer

• Cambridge
• Hybrid
• Up to £120,000 pa
• Permanent

This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of next-generation GPU technology, helping to design the foundational silicon IP that powers billions of devices worldwide - from mobile and automotive to smart and connected systems.

We're partnering with a world-leading semiconductor IP company whose graphics and compute architectures set industry benchmarks for performance, power efficiency, and scalability. As a Staff GPU HW Design Engineer, you'll take technical ownership of complex hardware blocks and influence architectures used across multiple product generations.

What you'll be doing

• Designing and optimising complex GPU hardware modules at RTL level
• Developing micro-architecture specifications and execution plans
• Analysing and balancing frequency, area, power, and performance (PPA) trade-offs
• Collaborating closely with verification, validation, and architecture teams
• Debugging and resolving design issues across the silicon lifecycle
• Participating in design reviews and driving continuous improvement
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a strong engineering culture
• Staying at the forefront of modern ASIC/GPU design techniques and tools

What we're looking for Essential

• Strong background in digital IC design methodologies
• Hands-on RTL design experience (SystemVerilog) at IP or SoC level
• Experience optimising designs for performance-critical silicon
• Familiarity with ASIC and/or FPGA design flows
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving ability

Nice to have

• Exposure to GPU, CPU, DSP, or FPU architectures
• Knowledge of formal verification and design intent capture
• Experience with P&R / physical design flows
• Programming skills in C, C++, Python, SystemC, Perl, or TCL
• Understanding of UVM-based verification environments

Take the next step in your career and apply today!