Senior Researcher - NPU/CPU/Microarchitecture

European Tech Recruit • zürich, zürich • Posted July 02, 2026

About the Role

Senior / Principal Researcher – Next-Generation NPU & Agentic CPU Microarchitecture

We are currently partnered with a world-leading advanced computing research organisation developing the next generation of AI compute architectures. As part of a growing research team, they are seeking Senior and Principal Researchers to investigate future Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and Agentic CPU microarchitectures that will power large-scale AI, agentic systems, and next-generation intelligent computing platforms.

This is a highly research-focused role working on cutting-edge processor architecture, memory systems, AI accelerators, and future CPU designs optimised for emerging agent-based workloads. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to publish at leading conferences, collaborate with top academic institutions, and influence future generations of AI hardware.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research and develop next-generation NPU microarchitecture...