Senior C++ Software Engineer

HP; Porto Alegre; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

HP in Porto Alegre seeks a senior graphics software engineer to lead low-level GPU integration and platform architecture across Linux and Windows. You will drive high-performance graphics workloads, influence cross-team roadmaps, and coach teams on complex GPU tasks.

The role requires deep knowledge of graphics pipelines and experience with Vulkan, DirectX 12, OpenGL, and CUDA. You will collaborate with customers and partners to enable scalable rendering across cloud and on-site environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in graphics, GPU software, rendering, visualization, or systems programming.
• Strong C++ development skills and deep understanding of GPU architectures.
• Experience with Linux and Windows system internals and graphics pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement low-level GPU integration across Linux and Windows.
• Develop platform architecture supporting AMD, NVIDIA, Intel, and ARM-based systems.
• Drive graphics subsystem design for high-performance remote visualization workloads.
• Profile, analyze, and optimize GPU workloads.
• Distributed rendering concepts including caching, ray tracing, and multi-GPU orchestration.
• Lead customer-facing technical guidance and issue investigations.

Skills

C++ development

GPU software

Graphics architecture

Linux/Windows internals

Tools

Vulkan

DirectX 12

OpenGL

CUDA

HIP

ROCm

Job description

Job Summary

This role is responsible for ensuring the technical design, development, installation, and maintenance of state-of-the-art software applications interacting with the operating system services and graphics APIs. The role plays a crucial role in building technical solutions to help other developers/engineers deliver faster with modern software and application development tools. The role is responsible for technical need analysis and project management. The role builds & maintains relationships with stakeholders across different departments and provide guidance & coaching to reportees in executing their tasks/responsibilities.

GPU Systems Architecture

• Design and implement low-level GPU integration across Linux and Windows.


• Develop platform architecture supporting AMD, NVIDIA, Intel, and emerging ARM-based systems.


• Drive graphics subsystem design for high-performance remote visualization workloads.

Performance Engineering

• Profile, analyze, and optimize GPU workloads.


• Identify bottlenecks across graphics APIs, drivers, operating systems, networking, and hardware.


• Develop tools and methodologies for performance characterization and benchmarking.

Distributed Rendering Technologies

• Distributed caching


• Distributed ray tracing


• Remote rendering


• Multi-GPU workload orchestration


• Collaborate on scalable rendering architectures for cloud and hybrid deployments.

Platform Enablement

• Extend HP Boost support for AMD GPUs and ARM platforms.


• Evaluate emerging GPU technologies and hardware platforms.


• Validate compatibility across workstation, cloud, and edge environments.

Customer-Facing Technical Leadership

• Partner directly with strategic customers and partners.


• Investigate production issues and optimize real-world deployments.


• Translate customer requirements into platform capabilities and roadmap recommendations.

Full-Stack Debugging

• Debug issues spanning:VulkanOpenGLDirectXGPU driversOperating systemsNetworking layersHardware interactions


• Lead root-cause analysis for complex graphics and performance problems.

Technical Experience

Education & Experience Recommended

• 5+ years of experience in graphics, GPU software, rendering, visualization, or systems programming.


• Strong C++ development skills.


• Deep understanding of GPU architecture and graphics pipelines.


• Experience with Linux and Windows system internals.

Graphics Technologies

Strong Experience With One Or More

• Vulkan


• DirectX 12


• OpenGL


• CUDA


• HIP


• ROCm

Performance Analysis

Experience Using Tools Such As

• Radeon GPU Profiler


• Radeon Developer Tools


• Nsight Systems


• Nsight Graphics


• GPUView


• Perf


• VTune

Platform Experience

• AMD GPUs


• NVIDIA GPUs


• Intel GPUs


• Strong preference for:


• ARM64 platforms


• AMD ROCm ecosystem

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing graphics drivers or working closely with GPU vendors.


• Experience in distributed rendering systems.


• Experience with ray tracing technologies:Vulkan Ray TracingDXREmbreeOptiX


• Experience with cloud GPU deployments.


• Experience with remote workstation technologies such as HP Anyware, Teradici, NICE DCV, Omniverse, or similar solutions.


• Contributions to graphics or GPU-related open-source projects.

Cross-Org Skills

• Effective Communication


• Results Orientation


• Learning Agility


• Digital Fluency


• Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope

• Impacts function and leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives.

Complexity

• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.

Disclaimer

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

Job

Software

Schedule

Full time

Shift

No shift premium (Brazil)

Relocation

No

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

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