Senior Research Engineer

Senior Research Engineer

Job no: 502832

Work type: Experienced Professional

Location: Kings Langley UK, Bristol UK

Categories: Graphics, AI

Join our Research team and contribute to our mission of developing new algorithms and techniques to optimise our GPU compiler for graphics, compute and AI.

You will explore, adapt, refine and transform our GPU compilers, finding novel and high impact improvements that increase performance whilst reducing power and area usage.

You will:

• Research and develop state of the art compiler techniques using AI and other approaches to optimise our next generations of GPU systems.
• Interact with colleagues in multiple engineering teams as part of your research.
• Assist in creating specifications for graphics systems hardware and software.
• Work in a friendly and enthusiastic Research Team and report directly to the Head of Research in the Office of the CTO.

Committed 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.

• Afirst or upper second
  
  B.Sc. or
  
  B.Eng. in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or Mathematics.
• Good knowledge of compiler techniques for graphics, compute or AI.
• Have worked in industry for at least 3 years.
• Knowledge of GPU architecture e.g. memory management, caching.
• The practical ability to investigate ideas and turn them into testable proof-of-concept implementations through hands‑on coding.
• Good relevant Computer Science and Maths skills, i.e. the ability to reason abstractly about algorithms, eg those in graph theory.
• A passionate willingness to further advance your knowledge and skills.

• A higher degree, MSc, MEng or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or Mathematics.
• Knowledge of GPU hardware and software stack.
• A strong interest in AI algorithms and techniques.
• A proven research mindset – we care about innovation and research.

Imagination 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. Products based on Imagination IP are used by billions of people across the globe in their smartphones, cars, homes, and workplaces.

We need your skills to help us continue to deliver technology that will impress the industry and our customers alike, ensuring that people everywhere can enjoy smarter and faster tech than ever before.

Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we’ll help you do the rest. You’ll be part of one of the world’s most exciting companies who are one of the leaders in semiconductor IP solutions.

As a part of our team, you can help us transform, innovate, and inspire the lives of millions through our technology.

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Advertised: 29 Jun 2026 GMT Daylight Time

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