Location: Bristol, Cambridge, Edinburgh
Role Overview:
Early stage start up specialising in AI chip design

Key Responsibilities:
*Collaborate with our team to design, develop, and optimize a new chip architecture for our AI processor.
*Conduct research and analysis to identify cutting-edge trends, techniques, and technologies in the field.
*Develop and implement innovative solutions to address power, performance, and area (PPA) challenges.
*Evaluate and optimize algorithms and models for implementation in hardware.
*Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to ensure seamless chip integration with other system components.
*Create and maintain design documentation, including specifications, block diagrams, and interface definitions.
*Support prototype testing, debugging, and performance evaluation.
Experience Required:
*BS / MS / PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
*Excellent academic record in integrated circuit (IC) design, ideally focusing on AI accelerators or related technologies.
*Proficiency in ASIC or FPGA design flow, RTL design, and verification (using Verilog)
*Strong understanding of digital circuit design and computer architecture.
*Familiarity with neural network algorithms and computational models
*Experience with industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Vivado or Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics)
*Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Nice-to-have:
*Publications or patents in GPU / AI accelerator design or related fields
*Experience with FPGA prototyping and emulation
*Knowledge of machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
What’s Offered:
*Salary : Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications
*Equity : Stock options in our early-stage startup, providing significant potential for financial growth as the company succeeds
*Bonus : Performance-based annual bonuses, subject to company and individual performance metrics