Staff/Principal Systems Architect

Staff/Principal Systems Architect – join the Imagination Technologies PowerVR team.Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role.The PowerVR team produces the world's leading family of ultra‑low power GPU IP cores. We are scaling our architecture team and are looking for GPU experts to help define the future generations of PowerVR GPU architecture. In this role you will work closely with senior leadership to define the roadmap of our GPU family and deliver the architecture of our next‑generation GPUs.ResponsibilitiesWork with a close team of passionate GPU architects with a relentless focus on efficiencyUnderstand industry trends and their impact on the GPUCommunicate with other stakeholders to gather new ideas and requirements for our GPUsBe responsible for the investigation, specification and delivery of detailed architectural feature specificationsPerform deep analysis to produce solutions that meet the required power, performance, area and bandwidth requirementsWork with the research group to map novel algorithms to efficient implementationsWork with the modelling team to explore and evaluate new ideas and produce performance targetsWork with the product team to define a forward‑looking technology roadmap that progresses in PPA and features every generationAssist the implementation team through design and verificationWork with the performance team to review data and validate the power, performance, area and bandwidth of completed implementationsParticipate in engineering reviews and recommend improvementsHave the opportunity to influence and advance our long‑term technology roadmapLiaise with key customers and industry standards bodies (such as Khronos) where requiredPatent your inventionsAbout YouCommitted to making your customers, stakeholders and colleagues successful, you’re an excellent communicator, listener and collaborator who builds trusted partnerships by delivering what you say, when you say. You’re curious, solutions orientated and a world‑class problem solver who constantly seeks opportunities to innovate and achieve the best possible outcome to the highest imaginable standard.QualificationsExperience with GPU architecture or similarly large, complex systemsA good understanding of modern 3D graphics and/or compute APIs, such as Vulkan, D3D12 and OpenCLAn understanding of digital ASIC design methodologies and constraintsThe ability to plan, estimate and track your own workExperience in independently driving architecture exploration activities that conclude with tangible and appropriate feature specificationsAn understanding of the design and verification challenges in order to make effective trade‑offs to maximise engineering ROIThe skill to clearly communicate technical issues and justify decisions to various audiencesOptional SkillsStrong maths and algorithm skillsExperience in digital videoExperience writing micro‑architecture specificationsExperience analysing performance using hardware wavesExperience analysing driver and compiler performanceUnderstanding of functional safety standards such as ISO26262Who We AreImagination is a UK‑based company that creates silicon and software IP designed to give its customers an edge in competitive global technology markets. Its GPU and AI technologies enable outstanding power, performance, and area (PPA), fast time‑to‑market, and lower total cost of ownership. xpwpeyx Products based on Imagination IP are used by billions of people across the globe in their smartphones, cars, homes, and workplaces.Additional InformationIf you encounter accessibility barriers in the application process or if you have access needs and require support or adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email Seniority LevelMid‑Senior levelEmployment TypeFull‑timeJob FunctionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesSemiconductor Manufacturing#J-18808-Ljbffr