Latest Research Scientist (Semiconductors) Jobs

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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

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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

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

Research Scientist (Visual Generative AI & World Models)

As a Research Scientist at Graphcore, you will focus on advancing AI research in visual generative modeling, multimodal learning, and world models. You will collaborate with a team of experts to develop new model architectures, training methods, and deployment strategies, with applications in embodied AI, robotics, and autonomous systems. Your work will influence the future of AI hardware and software systems, and you will have the opportunity to publish your findings at leading AI conferences.

Graphcore Cambridge, 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

Senior RF Data Scientist / Research Engineer

This role involves analysing complex RF datasets, developing advanced signal-processing pipelines, and contributing to cutting-edge UAV/drone detection technologies. You will work with SDRs, design real-world RF experiments, and integrate machine-learning models into early-stage hardware–software systems.

Adria Solutions Cambridge, United Kingdom £80,000 – £110,000 pa

Hybrid 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

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

High Voltage 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

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

Senior Engineer – Photonics Design

The role involves designing, simulating, and developing advanced photonic systems for industrial and research applications. The engineer will support R&D projects, collaborate with industry and academia, and contribute to training initiatives in photonics.

Queen's University Belfast Belfast, United Kingdom £41 – £49 pa

On-site Contract

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

Embedded Systems Engineer

This role involves developing and implementing embedded firmware solutions, designing and integrating electronic hardware, and working on real-time system design. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical specifications, conduct testing, and support product lifecycle activities, contributing to the development of next-generation scientific instrumentation.

VRS Recruitment Sheffield, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Digital Marketing Specialist / Manager

Digital Marketing Specialist/ManagerTeam – MarketingLocation – CambridgeContract – Full-time, PermanentAbout CGDMaking Sustainable Power Electronics PossibleA spin-out of the Cambridge University, Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) is a fabless semiconductor company that develops a range of energy-efficient GaN-based power devices to make...

Cambridge GaN Devices Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site

PhD Scholarship in the area of advanced Power Electronics using wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductor devices

This PhD scholarship focuses on advanced power electronics using wide-bandgap semiconductor devices like SiC and GaN. The research will explore high-efficiency power conversion systems for aerospace, electric transportation, and renewable energy, with a focus on gate driving, high-bandwidth sensing, and reliability assessment.

University of Bristol Bristol, South West England, BS2 8AN, United Kingdom £21,805 pa

On-site Contract