GPU Software Architect – Vulkan/DirectX API Innovation

Huawei; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei UK Research and Development in Cambridge is seeking an engineer with a strong background in GPU software architecture to join a hands-on team working on 3D graphics APIs such as Vulkan and DirectX and how they apply to current and future GPUs.

You will analyze features, draft API extensions, prototype interface changes, and collaborate with software and hardware architects to improve performance and drive hardware-software integration.

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, or DirectX11/12.
• Strong C/C++ programming, good written and verbal communication, self-motivated and team player.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new features of 3D graphics APIs.
• Investigate and evaluate features and improvements to 3D Graphics APIs.
• Draft API extensions and write specifications.
• Prototype interface changes and proposals for API evolution.
• Propose changes to GPU architectures and perform performance analyses.
• Demonstrate advantages of new APIs with real-world scenarios.

Skills

GPU software architecture

Driver development

Vulkan

OpenGL ES

DirectX

Metal

C/C++

Graphics pipeline

Ray tracing familiarity

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in relevant discipline

Tools

Vulkan

OpenGL ES

Metal

DirectX 11/12

Job description

Huawei UK Research and Development in Cambridge is seeking an engineer with a strong background in GPU software architecture to join a hands-on team working on 3D graphics APIs such as Vulkan and DirectX and how they apply to current and future GPUs.

You will analyze features, draft API extensions, prototype interface changes, and collaborate with software and hardware architects to improve performance and drive hardware-software integration.