GPU Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for a GPU Software Engineer for a 12-month contract in Cambridge. The ideal candidate will design and evaluate features for 3D graphics APIs such as Vulkan and DirectX, focusing on performance enhancements and guiding future GPU roadmaps. Applicants should have a robust background in software development and a proven track record in GPU architecture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in GPU software architecture or driver development required.
• Strong programming skills in C+.
• Hands-on experience with graphics APIs like Vulkan, DirectX.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop features for 3D graphics APIs.
• Investigate improvements for 3D graphics APIs.
• Perform performance analysis of proposed changes.

Skills

Programming in C++

GPU software architecture

Driver development

Education

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

Tools

Vulkan

OpenGL ES

DirectX11

DirectX12

Metal

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.