GPU Algorithm Engineer - Contract - Cambridge

microTECH Global Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology company in the UK is seeking a Graphics Algorithm Engineer to develop cutting-edge rendering algorithms for mobile GPUs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real-time rendering, excellent skills in GPU shader programming, and experience with various graphics APIs. This is a contractor position offering the chance to work on innovative projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in real-time rendering algorithms.
• Experience in GPU applications with optimization skills.
• Knowledge of rendering algorithms for mobile GPUs.

Responsibilities

• Develop new graphics/rendering algorithms for mobile GPUs.
• Analyze and optimize GPU performance.
• Create intellectual property with potential for patent.

Skills

GPU shader programming using GLSL or HLSL

C or C++ programming

Experience with Vulkan, OpenGL, Metal, DirectX

Implementing real-time rendering algorithms

Education

BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vulkan

OpenGL

Metal

DirectX11 or 12

OpenCL

Job description

This role is for a graphics algorithm engineer (contractor based) with a strong background in real-time rendering algorithms on GPU, or a background in other advanced use of graphics and rendering algorithms to join a team working at the forefront of 3D graphics algorithm development.

You should be able to work well within a close-knit engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Propose new ideas and develop new graphics/rendering algorithms for mobile GPUs.
• Analyze GPU applications to generate performance/power improvements, profile and optimize rendering code and GPU shaders.
• Create new intellectual property with the potential to patent.

Person Specification

Required:

• BSc or MSc in relevant discipline (CS, EE, etc.).
• Years of experience in implementing real-time rendering algorithms, ray tracing or global illumination algorithms.
• Excellent GPU shader programming skills using GLSL or HLSL, etc.
• Hands‑on experience with one or more of the following graphics API: Vulkan, OpenGL, Metal, DirectX11 or 12 and/or OpenCL.
• Excellent programming skills using C or C++

Desired:

• PhD in relevant field
• Experience in rendering algorithms used in game engines (Unreal, Unity, CryEngine) is highly desirable.
• Experience of temporal and spatial frame upscaling technologies such as FSR and DLSS, particularly if focused on mobile implementations.
• Python