Latest Research Scientist (Semiconductors) Jobs

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Semiconductor Test Engineering Team Leader

This role involves leading the semiconductor test engineering activities for an advanced AI accelerator chip program. Responsibilities include developing test strategies, managing a team of test engineers, overseeing subcontracted test development, and ensuring robust test coverage and yield ramp success.

Fractile Bristol, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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Senior Processor Architect

Fractile is building silicon, systems and software which will redefine the frontier of AI: running the world’s most advanced models at radically higher speed and lower cost. We have an exceptional team across hardware and software capable of bringing about...

Fractile London, United Kingdom

Research Scientist (Visual Generative AI & World Models)

This role involves advancing AI research at the intersection of visual generative modeling, multimodal learning, and hardware-aware machine learning. You will explore new model architectures, training methods, and deployment strategies, with applications in embodied AI, robotics, and autonomous systems. The position requires a strong background in AI, deep learning, and programming, with a focus on publishing and collaborating across teams.

Graphcore London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Technical Manager (Atomic Layer Deposition)

This role involves managing a specialist cleanroom and nanofabrication facility, supporting researchers and PhD students with advanced fabrication equipment. Responsibilities include developing and optimizing thin film deposition processes, maintaining ALD and PVD systems, and ensuring facility operations run smoothly.

Rise Technical Recruitment London, United Kingdom £48,000 – £52,000 pa

On-site Permanent Flexible

Laboratory Engineer

This role involves operating and maintaining advanced materials synthesis and characterisation equipment in a research laboratory, including high-vacuum systems, XRD, SEM, and high-temperature setups. The engineer will run experiments, ensure rigorous data capture, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate with scientists and AI researchers to integrate experimental results into digital workflows. The position requires strong technical skills, independent working ability, and meticulous documentation practices within a fast-moving startup environment.

Jobs in Science Cavendish Square, London, United Kingdom £35,000 – £55,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Laboratory Engineer

This role involves hands-on management of a research laboratory focused on materials science, with responsibility for optimising experimental throughput, maintaining advanced equipment, and ensuring data quality. The engineer will troubleshoot complex technical issues, design and run experiments in collaboration with scientists, and support lab automation and integration with AI-driven data systems. The position plays a key role in scaling lab operations within a fast-moving startup environment.

Jobs in Science Cavendish Square, London, United Kingdom £60,000 – £85,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior CPU Performance Developer Technology Engineer

This role involves optimizing key Cloud and HPC CPU workloads on NVIDIA’s CPU, engaging with the developer community, and contributing to software stacks and libraries. You will work closely with diverse teams to improve NVIDIA’s products and influence the design of next-generation architectures.

NVIDIA Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior CPU Performance Developer Technology Engineer

This role involves optimizing CPU performance for cloud and HPC workloads on NVIDIA’s CPUs. You will engage with developers, contribute to software stacks, and collaborate with various teams to improve product performance and efficiency.

NVIDIA Switzerland

Principal FPGA Design Engineer

This role involves leading FPGA architecture and development for high-precision encoder products, from concept to production. The engineer will implement and verify VHDL designs, optimise for resource and timing, collaborate across disciplines, and mentor junior staff. Work includes algorithm implementation on FPGAs, functional safety compliance, and close integration with electronics, software, and test teams.

Renishaw Kingswood, Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom £80,000 – £90,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Electronics Engineer

This role involves designing compact, high-reliability high-voltage systems (5-10kV) for military applications, ensuring they meet stringent size, versatility, and safety requirements. You will work on circuit and sub-system design, resolve technical issues, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Teledyne FLIR Chelmsford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

AI Research Engineer

As a Research Engineer at Graphcore, you will contribute to cutting-edge AI research, focusing on hardware-aware AI algorithms and AI-aware hardware developments. You will work closely with researchers to generate and implement ideas, publish at leading AI conferences, and collaborate on projects that advance the field of AI hardware.

Graphcore United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Electronic Design Engineer

This role involves detailed hardware design and development of test equipment for research and deployment applications. The engineer will work on schematic design, PCB layout, and board bring-up, with a focus on analogue front-end design, EMC, and high-speed interfaces. Key responsibilities include debugging and ensuring robust electronic design for production.

Expert Employment London, United Kingdom £66,000 – £90,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Electronic Design Engineer, Principal Automotive Electronics

This role involves detailed hardware design, building test equipment, and managing international standards compliance. The engineer will lead technical projects, work on schematic CAD, board bring-up, and debugging, and have experience with embedded C microcontrollers and RF/high-speed data busses.

Expert Employment Southwark, London, United Kingdom £66,000 – £82,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Silicon Infrastructure Engineer

As a Silicon Infrastructure Engineer at Fractile, you will focus on creating and supporting EDA tooling, build systems, and developer workflows. You'll work closely with the engineering team to optimize their workloads and deploy compute infrastructure using IaC frameworks like Ansible or Terraform.

Fractile London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software EngineerWhiteley (Hybrid) – SC Required – Initial 6 month contract (Inside IR35)About the OpportunityWe are recruiting on behalf of a technology organisation that specialises in the research, design, and development of advanced wireless and critical RF communication systems...

Copello Whiteley, Hampshire, PO15 7LW, United Kingdom £60 – £80 ph

Lead Electronics Design Engineer

Lead the design and development of high-precision electronic systems for advanced life science instrumentation, integrating low-noise analogue circuits, signal processing, and mixed-signal PCBs into next-generation analytical platforms. Provide technical leadership while mentoring engineers and collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative sensing solutions from concept to commercialisation.

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd Notting Barns, London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £100,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Electronics Engineer

This role involves leading the design and delivery of new electronic boards and systems, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop robust, innovative solutions for advanced analytical instruments. Responsibilities include taking ownership of technical solutions, leading design reviews, and mentoring colleagues in electronics tools and methodologies.

Orion Electrotech Sands, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4BY, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible