Latest Research Scientist (Semiconductors) Jobs

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FPGA Engineer

Design and implement FPGA-based solutions for high-performance hardware platforms used in cybersecurity, data centres, and advanced computing. Work across the full development lifecycle from prototyping to production, developing RTL, building communication interfaces, and supporting system validation in collaboration with hardware and software teams.

IC Resources Oxford, Eng, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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ASIC Design Engineer

Design and develop complex ASICs across the full silicon development lifecycle, from specification to silicon supply. Work with digital and analogue IC technologies, take ownership of projects, and collaborate within a close-knit engineering team on cutting-edge solutions for advanced technology applications.

IC Resources Bristol, Eng, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

Fpga Design Engineer

This role involves FPGA firmware design and development using VHDL and Verilog, working with FPGA development toolchains like Xilinx Vivado or Intel Quartus, and contributing to system architecture and technical design. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on varied projects from proof-of-concept to deployed solutions.

Lynx Recruitment Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £90,000 pa

Research Associate / Fellow in Power Electronics

This role involves designing and validating power converter topologies, writing control code, building hardware, and running experiments. You will work closely with researchers and industrial partners on cutting-edge projects in power electronics and drive systems.

University of Nottingham Nottingham, Midlands Of England, United Kingdom £32 – £47 pa

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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

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

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