Latest Research Scientist (Semiconductors) Jobs

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Semiconductor Test Engineering Team Leader

Lead the development and execution of manufacturing test strategies for an advanced AI accelerator chip, overseeing both internal teams and external partners. Drive test architecture, DFT integration, and silicon bring-up across high-speed interfaces like PCIe Gen6 and LPDDR, with a focus on yield, scalability, and advanced packaging. Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust test coverage and successful high-volume manufacturing transfer.

Fractile Bristol, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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Senior Processor Architect

This role involves defining and driving the architecture of high-performance compute engines for AI acceleration, including ISA design, memory hierarchies, and on-chip interconnects. The architect will work closely with design, verification, and software teams to translate architectural vision into real-world silicon, using performance modelling and data-driven analysis. It's a hands-on position requiring deep expertise in processor design and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver cutting-edge AI hardware.

Fractile London, United Kingdom

Laboratory Support Associate – Advanced Materials

Are you looking to build your career within a cutting-edge scientific environment?We are seeking a Laboratory Support Associate to join a highly specialised Advanced Materials laboratory in London. Working across cleanroom and research facilities, you will play a key role...

Beautiful Recruitment King's Cross, London, WC1H 8AL, United Kingdom £30,000 – £60,000 pa

Senior CPU Performance Developer Technology Engineer

This role involves deep performance analysis and optimization of cloud and HPC workloads on NVIDIA's CPU architecture. You'll collaborate with developers, researchers, and internal teams to enhance software stacks, create optimized reference code, and influence next-generation CPU design. The position requires strong expertise in low-level programming and a focus on advancing performance for demanding technical computing applications.

NVIDIA Bristol, United Kingdom £292,500 – £650,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior CPU Performance Developer Technology Engineer

This role involves deep performance analysis and optimization of CPU workloads, particularly in cloud and high-performance computing environments, targeting NVIDIA's CPU architecture. The engineer will collaborate with developers, researchers, and internal teams to enhance software stacks, influence future architecture design, and deliver reference implementations. Work includes low-level benchmarking, code contribution, and performance-driven feedback to shape next-generation products.

NVIDIA Switzerland £292,500 – £650,000 pa

Experimental Physicist - Instrument Design

Experimental Physicist - Instrument DesignNewton Colmore is searching for an experimental physicist who enjoys solving highly complex problems, to join our client in Cambridge.This is a rare chance to apply deep scientific expertise to problems that genuinely matter - keeping...

Newton Colmore Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Research Engineer

This role involves researching and developing innovative solutions to complex scientific and engineering problems, progressing from concept through simulation and experimentation to prototype development. The engineer will work in a multidisciplinary R&D environment, delivering advanced technologies and presenting technical findings to stakeholders. The position emphasizes hands-on research in fields such as quantum technologies, optics, or AI/ML algorithms.

Hexwired Recruitment Limited Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £120,000 pa

Silicon Infrastructure Engineer

This role involves developing and maintaining infrastructure tooling for silicon design, focusing on EDA workflows, build systems, and compute environments. The engineer will create cacheable, reproducible workflows, support EDA tools across the chip lifecycle, and manage cloud or on-premise infrastructure using IaC. Work includes deployment, monitoring, and optimisation of high-performance computing systems used by silicon engineering teams.

Fractile London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Electronics Design Engineer

This role involves leading the design and development of advanced wireless communication systems, focusing on high-speed digital, analogue, and mixed-signal electronics. The engineer will own designs from concept through production, working closely with cross-functional teams on mission-critical RF systems used in defence and government sectors. Key responsibilities include PCB design, board bring-up, technical leadership, and contributing to product architecture and innovation.

DOMO TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS Whiteley, Hampshire, PO15 7LW, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

C++ Quantitative Developer - HFT- Systematic Quant Fund

This role involves designing and operating ultra-low-latency systems for a leading systematic quant fund. You will work on kernel-level tuning, network optimization, and highly efficient C++ components, collaborating with experts in FPGA, hardware, and infrastructure to build end-to-end architectures where every nanosecond counts.

eFinancialCareers London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Software Engineer

Develop embedded software and software-defined radio systems for advanced R&D programmes in communications and signal processing. Work across the full development lifecycle from prototyping to testing, using C/C++, Python, and DSP techniques. Collaborate with clients to deliver tailored technical solutions in a high-tech engineering environment.

Platform Recruitment Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £50,000 pa

Electronics Test Support Engineer

This role involves hands-on support of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) in a high-tech manufacturing environment. The engineer will diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and instrumentation issues, perform maintenance and repairs on test systems, and collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve test efficiency and reliability. The position focuses on ensuring minimal downtime and supporting continuous improvement of test processes.

Redline Group Hampden Park, East Sussex, BN22 9NY, United Kingdom £34,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Assembly & Test Specialist

The role involves precision electro-mechanical assembly and automated testing of safety-critical energetic devices such as detonators and safety arming units. The candidate will work within a highly regulated production environment, following strict quality and safety procedures while building and testing components to exacting standards. The position offers opportunities for skill development and career progression within production engineering.

Teledyne FLIR Lincoln, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Production Engineer

The role involves overseeing end-to-end manufacturing and test processes for high-reliability interconnect products used in aerospace, defense, and space applications. The Production Engineer will provide on-floor support, lead process improvements, troubleshoot build and test issues, and act as a key link between production and engineering teams. This position plays a central role in new product introduction, equipment management, and continuous improvement within a growing, technically advanced manufacturing environment.

Teledyne FLIR Newbury, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Scientific Equipment Test Engineer

Perform testing, maintenance, and fault-finding on advanced scientific and engineering equipment in a controlled environment. Follow technical procedures and SOPs while ensuring accurate documentation. Work with laboratory instrumentation and support calibration activities, potentially involving data acquisition and analysis.

Expert Employment Lower Hartwell, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £36,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent

CNC Machinist (Late Shift)

Operate and set up CNC lathes to produce high-precision engineered components for ultra-high vacuum applications used in advanced scientific and technological fields. Work from engineering drawings, inspect first-off parts, optimise tooling, and maintain quality and efficiency within a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment. Contribute to continuous improvement while supporting mission-critical projects for organisations like NASA, ESA, and CERN.

Vacgen Lower Dicker, East Sussex, BN27 4BD, United Kingdom

Lead Validation and Characterisation Engineer

Lead the development and execution of device validation strategies for semiconductor technologies, designing electrical test methodologies and qualification plans. Collaborate with R&D and production teams to ensure alignment across design, fabrication, and testing phases. Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and oversee ATE test program development for reliable data collection and performance analysis.

Pragmatic Semiconductor Cambridge, CB4 0WH, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent