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

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

Research Associate in Optoelectronic Devices and Photonic Integrated Circuits (845637)

This role involves the design, microfabrication, and characterisation of photonic components and optoelectronic devices, with a focus on co-packaged solutions for neuromorphic photonics. The researcher will work hands-on in cleanroom and optics lab environments, utilising laser direct writing photolithography and advanced packaging techniques like flipchip and wire bonding. The position is embedded within a leading academic photonics institute and supports collaborative research with industrial and academic partners.

University of Strathclyde Glasgow, G2 1AL, United Kingdom £37 – £46 pa

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Post-Doctoral Research Assistant in Novel Semiconductor Synthesis and Characterisation

This role involves conducting multidisciplinary research in the synthesis and characterisation of novel semiconductor materials for next-generation photovoltaics. The project focuses on developing new device architectures, concentrator PV, quantum cutting, hot-carrier collection, and photon transport using metal-halide perovskites, silicon, and low-band-gap chalcogenide-halide semiconductors.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £39 – £47 pa

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Director of Packaging

Leads the development of advanced semiconductor packaging solutions for GaN power devices, combining technical expertise with strategic leadership. The role involves hands-on design, multiphysics simulation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient packages. Focuses on innovation in thermal, electrical, and mechanical performance while shaping the future technology roadmap.

Cambridge GaN Devices Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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 Engineer - Integrated Circuit Design

This role involves designing and developing new integrated circuits from concept to prototype, working on advanced technologies for defence and security applications. You will be responsible for the entire product lifecycle, from initial design to manufacturing, using rapid design and implementation methods.

Newton Colmore Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £90,000 pa

Firmware Engineer

This role involves designing and developing FPGA functionality using VHDL, and writing embedded software in C to control hardware and interface with FPGA-based systems. You will collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate and optimize new features in complex electronic products, supporting cutting-edge scientific research.

Platform Recruitment Milton, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £35,000 – £45,000 pa

Controls Engineer

Design and develop control systems for high-end scientific equipment, integrating C# software with PLCs and hardware components. Work on both new system development and support for existing products in a multidisciplinary engineering environment. Requires hands-on experience with automation, HMI, and embedded control systems.

Avanti Recruitment High Legh, Cheshire, WA16 6LN, United Kingdom £35,000 – £45,000 pa

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

The role involves working on challenging embedded software projects, developing low-level Linux kernel device drivers and potentially DSP or VHDL/FPGA. Engineers will collaborate with a skilled team on cutting-edge wireless and RF communication systems, with opportunities for hands-on hardware work and professional development.

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

On-site Permanent Flexible 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

Laser Process Engineer

Position: Laser Process EngineerLocation: Oxford, UKA high-tech manufacturing company specialising in precision laser systems is seeking a Laser Process Engineer to join their expanding research and development team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced materials processing technologies...

CV-Library Oxford, Oxfordshire

Field Service Engineer - Semiconductor Equipment

This role involves providing engineering support for semiconductor manufacturing equipment globally, including installation, maintenance, repair, and commissioning at customer sites. The engineer will offer on-site and remote technical expertise, conduct troubleshooting, and deliver customer training. Extensive international travel and prolonged periods away from home are required.

Hunter Selection Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 2AF, United Kingdom £45,000 – £75,000 pa

Electrical Design Engineer

Design and test electrical systems for advanced automated X-ray and bond testing equipment, including electrical panel and industrial control system design. Work within an R&D team collaborating with major semiconductor and electronics manufacturers. Focus on compliance with electrical safety standards and detailed wiring loom design.

Redline Group Mile End, Essex, CO4 5DY, United Kingdom £50,000 – £57,000 pa

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