Senior Graphics Engineer - RTOS

Wind River; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Engineer – Graphics & Display Architect to lead the development of graphics stack and GPU drivers. The role requires in-depth knowledge of Vulkan APIs, proficiency in C/C++, and substantial experience in GPU development. Join a top-rated workplace offering flexible schedules and comprehensive health coverage, making a meaningful impact in advanced technology sectors.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous time off

Qualifications

• Experience with display APIs like drm-kms, fbdev, Android Hardware Composer.
• Knowledge of GPU architectures (AMD, Arm, Intel, Nvidia, Qualcomm).
• Experience with graphics driver development.

Responsibilities

• Lead graphics stack, GPU, and display driver development.
• Design and implement graphics features based on requirements.
• Adapt and integrate open-source libraries.

Skills

Expertise in Vulkan APIs

Proficiency in C/C++ programming

10+ years developing GPU and display controllers

Leadership skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Vulkan SC APIs

VxWorks

RTOS

Job description

Senior Engineer – Graphics & Display Architect

Join us at Wind River as a Senior Engineer – Graphics & Display Architect.

Position: Senior Engineer – Graphics & Display Architect

Location: Ottawa, CN

Citizenship Clearance Required

Why Choose Wind River?

Wind River impacts critical infrastructure domains such as telecommunications (including 5G), industrial automation, healthcare, automotive, aerospace, and defense. Recognized as #1 in Edge Compute OS Platforms by VDC Research, we also excel in IoT security, cloud, and edge computing, and have been a Top Workplace for 8 consecutive years. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a culture that values growth, respect, and innovation.

Team & Projects

You will be part of the Wind River Operating System team, working on mission-critical, robust, real-time operating systems for aerospace and automotive applications, contributing to the Helix Virtualization Platform development team.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead graphics stack, GPU, and display driver development.
• Design and implement graphics features based on requirements.
• Adapt and integrate open-source libraries for Vulkan SC APIs on RTOS.
• Provide technical leadership, conduct design and code reviews, ensure robustness of graphics solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years developing GPU and display controllers.
• Expertise in Vulkan APIs and graphics driver development.
• Experience with display APIs like drm-kms, fbdev, Android Hardware Composer, VK_KHR_display.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Knowledge of GPU architectures (AMD, Arm, Intel, Nvidia, Qualcomm).
• Leadership skills and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Graphics API applications and safety certifications like DO-178C.
• Hands-on with VxWorks or RTOS, embedded development on ARM/Intel platforms.
• Knowledge of MISRA C or CERT C rules.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work schedule.
• Top-rated workplace with comprehensive health coverage.
• Generous time off, holidays, 401K matching, HSA, FSA, wellness programs.

Diversity & Privacy

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Security Clearance

Applicants must undergo a security clearance process. Citizenship restrictions apply for certain countries. Employment contingent on clearance completion.

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