GPU Software Engineer

microTECH Global Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a talented GPU Software Engineer to join their team for a 12-month contract in Cambridge. This role offers an exciting opportunity to design and evaluate features for cutting-edge 3D graphics APIs like Vulkan and DirectX. You will guide hardware and driver roadmaps while communicating new technologies to stakeholders. If you have a strong background in GPU software architecture and a passion for performance optimization, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will help shape the future of graphics technology.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new features for 3D Graphics APIs.
• Investigate and evaluate features and improvements for 3D Graphics APIs.

Skills

C++

GPU Software Architecture

Driver Development

3D Graphics APIs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Ph.D.

Tools

Vulkan

OpenGL ES

Metal

DirectX11

DirectX12

Job description

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.