GPU Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks a GPU Software Engineer for a 12-month contract based in Kingston upon Hull. The role involves designing and evaluating features for 3D graphics APIs such as Vulkan and DirectX, focusing on current and future GPU performance. Candidates should have robust programming skills, experience in GPU software architecture, and familiarity with key graphic APIs. A collaborative environment with opportunities to guide hardware and driver roadmaps awaits!

Qualifications

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

Skills

C++

3D Graphics API Design

Education

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

Tools

Vulkan

DirectX12

OpenGL ES

DirectX11

Metal

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GPU Software Engineer, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Client: microTECH Global LTD

Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

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.