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VyperCore is a seed-stage startup making a huge leap forward in general purpose computing performance and security. Our novel processor technology will accelerate and secure Python and other managed-language software. Initially targeting data center deployments through add-in accelerator cards, we are developing a modified RISC-V processor and an associated software stack.

We have raised seed funding to build out our team and develop a demonstrator of our technology ready for customer engagement, ahead of a full ASIC implementation of our processor ready for server deployment via an accelerator card. We have a strong syndicate of leading investors capable of supporting our business through several stages of funding.

We are actively hiring engineers across the following areas, to join our existing team of 11 people across Cambridge and Bristol:

Board Support Package software
- For example: Linux drivers; Device firmware
- Languages: C/C++
Development Tools
- For example: GDB; Device monitoring/data gathering; Performance analysis tools
- Languages: C/C++, Python
Processor Architecture Modelling softwareBoard Support Package software
- Languages: C/C++, Python, Dafny
Logical Design (RTL)
- We will also consider Python softwareengineering interested in learning verification
- Please note: We use Python for verification andso are not seeking UVM/SV
Compilers
- LLVM, GCC
Language runtimes
- CPython
- OpenJVM
- .NET Core

What it’s like at VyperCore

VyperCore is an early-stage startup. We raised seed investment in March 2023 and started our clean-sheet RISC-V processor design in August of the same year. The pace is fast, everything is up for grabs and you have the opportunity to set the direction for the tasks you take on. You’ll also be involved in hiring new team members and forming the development plan.

We’re looking to build a team of people who can think on their feet, take ownership of tasks, and think ahead in our development to keep things flowing. We’re looking for people who can understand what needs to be done in an open environment with few constraints, without becoming distracted from our main goals. Insight and innovation are treasured, along with focus and drive, as are consensus and teamwork too.

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We strive to have a fair recruitment process that identifies people with strong relevant skills who will work well with our existing team members. We believe experience and demonstrable skills usually outweigh qualifications and fancy writing, while at the same time recognising that qualifications deliver experience and good communication skills are vital. Our process typically follows these steps:

Submit your CV (and, optionally, cover letter).
We will double-blind review your CV and cover letter.
Various members of our team will interview you according to the role you've applied for. You will always be interviewd by our CEO (Russell) and CTO (Ed)
We prefer to hold interviews on-site (Bristol/Cambridge) depending on your location. This gives you a chance to meet our team and see where you'll be collaborating. We hold some interviews via Zoom depending on your and our availabilities.

Each interview will involve a mixture of technical and non-technical questions, relevant to the role for which you are applying.

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All applications received direct will be treated on an individual basis. At this time, we are not looking to work with recruiters other than ones we already have arrangements with, and will not accept recruiter or agency fees when an application is submitted on behalf of a candidate other than by our appointed recruiter(s), if any. By submitting information to us you are consenting to us contacting you or the person detailed in the application directly, and to store your details for the duration of the recruitment engagement. Please do not send us information on behalf of another person without their consent. We process all data we receive with care and in accordance with UK data protection requirements.