GPU API Engineer — On-Site Cambridge (12-Month Contract)

European Tech Recruit

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

European Tech Recruit in Cambridge is seeking a GPU Software Engineer for a 12-month contract to shape the next generation of 3D graphics APIs. The role focuses on designing features for APIs like Vulkan and DirectX and exploring hardware implications in GPU architectures.

You will work on bridging API design with silicon, collaborating with architecture and driver teams. A strong background in GPU software architecture and driver development is required, with hands-on experience in Vulkan,

Qualifications

BSc, MSc, or PhD in a relevant discipline.
4+ years of experience in GPU software architecture or driver development.
Hands-on experience with Vulkan, OpenGL ES, Metal, DirectX 11/12.
Strong understanding of GPU architectures and the workloads they run.

Responsibilities

Designing and developing new features for 3D Graphics APIs.
Investigating and evaluating improvements to existing APIs, including hardware implications.
Drafting new API extensions and writing technical specifications.
Prototyping interface changes and proposing GPU architecture enhancements.
Conducting performance analysis of proposed changes.
Collaborating with software and hardware architects and driver development teams—bridging API design and silicon.