Director GPU Architect / Graphics Architect – £150,000 – £175,000 + Bonus + Benefits – Globally Available

The Opportunity

The people capable of shaping the future direction of graphics technology are exceptionally rare.

We’re supporting one of the world’s leading graphics IP organisations in the search for a Director GPU Architect / Graphics Architect to help define the roadmap for future generations of advanced graphics technologies deployed across billions of devices worldwide.

This is a career-defining opportunity for an established technical leader operating at the forefront of graphics innovation. The successful individual will combine deep hardware architecture expertise with genuine 3D graphics experience, helping bridge the gap between evolving software requirements and efficient silicon implementations.

If you’ve built your career influencing architectural strategy within graphics-focused organisations and enjoy solving the industry’s most complex technical challenges, we’d welcome a confidential discussion.

The Opportunity

As a Director GPU Architect / Graphics Architect, you will play a critical role in defining the long-term direction of future graphics products and capabilities.

Working closely with senior leadership and multidisciplinary engineering teams, you’ll influence architectural strategy, evaluate emerging technologies and help ensure future products continue to deliver world-class graphics experiences.

This role requires a unique combination of technical depth, strategic thinking and leadership, with the ability to balance innovation against practical engineering constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and influence the long-term architectural strategy for future graphics technologies.
• Shape the roadmap for future product generations.
• Evaluate emerging industry trends and assess their implications on future architectures.
• Provide technical leadership across hardware, software and algorithm teams.
• Drive architectural discussions involving performance, power and silicon area trade-offs.
• Influence major technical decisions affecting future product direction.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across the organisation.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of technical leaders within the business.
• Represent architectural viewpoints within highly complex technical discussions.

Essential Skills & Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, you should demonstrate extensive experience spanning both graphics hardware and software domains.

You will likely possess:

• Significant experience operating within GPU or graphics architecture environments.
• Deep understanding of modern 3D graphics pipelines and rendering concepts.
• A track record of influencing major hardware architectural decisions.
• Strong appreciation of graphics APIs such as Vulkan, DirectX and/or OpenGL, and their impact on hardware design.
• Experience defining long-term technology strategies and roadmaps.
• The ability to operate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder groups.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills.
• A reputation for solving highly complex technical challenges within graphics-focused organisations.
• Experience leading through technical expertise rather than formal organisational authority.

What This Role Isn’t

This role is unlikely to be suitable if your experience is predominantly focused on:

• General SoC Architecture.
• CPU Architecture.
• AI Accelerator Architecture.
• Graphics software development without meaningful hardware exposure.
• Hardware engineering outside of 3D graphics environments.
• Compute-focused GPU roles without significant graphics expertise.

This search specifically requires candidates with experience spanning both hardware architecture and genuine 3D graphics domains.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Opportunities at this level are exceptionally rare.

You’ll join an organisation where graphics remains central to its identity and future success, working alongside some of the industry’s most respected engineers and architects.

You’ll have the opportunity to shape technologies deployed globally whilst influencing the future direction of advanced graphics capabilities.

For individuals who thrive on solving difficult technical problems and want to leave a lasting impact on future generations of graphics products, few opportunities offer this level of influence.

Package & Benefits

• Base Salary: £150,000 – £175,000
• 30% annual bonus opportunity
• Total compensation: £195,000 – £227,500
• Flexible / remote working model
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Relocation Support available (If required)
• Visa Sponsorship Available (If required)
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to work alongside recognised experts within the graphics industry
• Significant influence over future generations of graphics technologies

Application Process

My client offers a streamlined 3-stage interview process:

• Stage 1: Technical Screening (45 minutes)
• Stage 2: Technical Panel Interview (2 hours 10 minutes)
• Stage 3: HR / Final Discussion

The process can typically be completed within 2-4 weeks, depending on candidate availability.