GPU Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a GPU Software Engineer for a 12-month contract in Cambridge. The ideal candidate will focus on developing and evaluating features for cutting-edge 3D graphics APIs, guiding hardware roadmaps, and engaging with stakeholders about new technologies. This role requires strong expertise in GPU software and API development, ensuring optimal performance and innovative graphics solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in GPU software architecture or driver development.
• Strong programming skills in C++.
• Hands-on experience with 3D graphics APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new features for 3D Graphics APIs.
• Investigate and evaluate features and improvements for 3D Graphics APIs.
• Draft new API extensions and write specifications.
• Prototype interface changes and proposals.
• Propose changes to GPU architecture.
• Perform performance analysis of proposed changes.

Skills

C++

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline

Tools

Vulkan

OpenGL ES

Metal

DirectX11

DirectX12

Job description

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Our client is seeking a GPU Software Engineer for a 12-month contract based in Cambridge.

The successful candidate will design and evaluate features for 3D graphics APIs like Vulkan and DirectX, focusing on performance and use cases for current and future GPUs. The role includes guiding hardware and driver roadmaps and communicating new technologies to stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

- Design and develop new features for 3D Graphics APIs.

- Investigate and evaluate features and improvements for 3D Graphics APIs.

- Draft new API extensions and write specifications.

- Prototype interface changes and proposals.

- Propose changes to GPU architecture.

- Perform performance analysis of proposed changes.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.

- 5+ years of experience in GPU software architecture or driver development.

- Strong programming skills in C++.

- Hands-on experience with one or more of the following API's: Vulkan, OpenGL ES, Metal, DirectX11 or DirectX12.