3D Graphics Driver Performance Engineer.

Advanced Micro Devices; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior 3D graphics driver performance engineer to optimize and develop graphics drivers with a focus on game and machine learning performance enhancements. The ideal candidate has a strong passion for 3D graphics, hands-on experience with GPU architecture, and excellent programming skills in HLSL, GLSL, or CUDA. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute significantly to performance improvements.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Passionate about improving GPU performance for games and applications.
• Hands-on experience with GPU architecture and memory management.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze shader algorithms for performance and optimization.
• Collaborate with teams to refine optimization strategies.
• Contribute towards performance tool improvements.

Skills

3D graphics passion

GPU architecture understanding

Programming in C++

Experience in HLSL, GLSL, OpenCL, CUDA

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer/Software Engineering or related field

Tools

D3D

Vulkan

OpenGL

Metal APIs

Job description

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Senior 3D graphics driver performance engineer

THE ROLE:

We are looking for an experienced 3D graphics driver performance engineer or developer to optimize and develop 3D drivers with a focus on game and machine learning performance optimizations. This is an excellent opportunity to work on the cutting edge of Ray Tracing, Machine Learning, and GPU architecture.

THE PERSON:

• You are passionate about 3D graphics and improving the performance of games and applications utilizing the GPU.
• Hands‑on experience and understanding of GPU architecture.
• Good programming skills in HLSL, GLSL, OpenCL, CUDA or similar in addition to general software development skills in C++.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work optimally in a distributed team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze shader algorithms in HLSL data from performance tools, identify issues and potential optimization opportunities, and develop algorithms/shaders to achieve performance improvement.
• Brainstorm with team­ s about potential solutions to optimize, experiment and refine optimizations and implement in driver s.
• Contribute to performance tool improvements.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Good understanding of GPU architecture, memory management, and power management.
• Good understanding of the 3D, Compute, Ray Tracing, and Machine Learning pipelines on GPUs.
• Hands‑on experience in developing and optimizing Ray Tracing, Machine Learning, games/creative apps on GPUs using D3D, Vulkan, OpenGL, or Metal APIs.
• Experience in HLSL, GLSL, OpenCL, CUDA or similar and strong C/C++ programming skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across teams.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.

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