Director of Hardware Engineering (London)

Role Overview:
Lead the hardware engineering team in designing and implementing our RISC-V-based GPU and AI platform. This role requires extensive experience in SoC design, processor architecture, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of hardware engineers through the complete development lifecycle
• Define hardware architecture and technical specifications aligned with project requirements
• Collaborate with software teams to ensure hardware-software co-design optimization
• Collaborate with business development team and customers/partners
• Oversee verification strategy and ensure product quality meets standards
• Interface with external partners, vendors, and fabrication facilities
• Manage hardware development schedules and resource allocation
• Drive technical decision-making and risk management

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in IC/SoC design with 5+ years in a leadership role
• Strong background in GPU, DSP, or AI accelerator architecture
• Strong background in ASIC, SOC, IP and FPGA development
• Experience with RISC-V architecture preferred
• Deep understanding of computer architecture, particularly vector processing
• Experience with modern hardware design methodologies and tools
• Track record of successful product delivery
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field