RoleIf you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.The PowerVR team produce the world's leading family of ultralow 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 be working closely with the senior leadership of the company in defining the roadmap of our GPU family and deliver the architecture of our nextgen GPUs. If you enjoy being part of a team which is at the centre of innovation in the company, get in touch with us.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 in order to produce solutions that meet the required power, performance, area and bandwidth requirements.Work 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 forwardlooking 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 the completed implementationsParticipate in engineering reviews and recommend improvementsHave the opportunity to influence and advance our longterm 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, youre an excellent communicator, listener and collaborator who builds trusted partnerships by delivering what you say, when you say. Youre curious, solutions orientated and a worldclass problem solver who constantly seeks opportunities to innovate and achieve the best possible outcome to the highest imaginable standard.Youll HaveExperience 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 tradeoffs to maximise engineering ROIThe skill to clearly communicate technical issues and justify decisions to various audiencesYou Might Also HaveStrong maths and algorithm skillsExperience in digital videoExperience writing microarchitecture specificationsExperience analysing performance using hardware wavesExperience analysing driver and compiler performanceUnderstanding of functional safety standards such as ISO26262About the CompanyImagination is a UKbased 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 timetomarket, 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. xjdpvnf 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.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
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Staff/Principal Systems Architect