GPU Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech industry is looking for a GPU Software Engineer for a 12-month contract in Cambridge. The role involves designing and evaluating 3D graphics APIs focusing on performance and future GPU technology integration, ideal for candidates with extensive experience in driver development and a strong programming background.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new features for 3D Graphics APIs.
• Investigate and evaluate features and improvements for APIs.
• Draft new API extensions and write specifications.

Skills

C++

GPU software architecture

Driver development

Performance analysis

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in 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.