Senior Software Engineer (Linux Graphics Drivers)

Imagination Technologies; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in semiconductor technology is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Linux Graphics Drivers. You will be part of a team developing high-performance graphics processors, focusing on the Linux driver stack. Ideal candidates will have strong C programming skills and experience in Linux systems. Join us to innovate and shape the future of graphics technology.

Qualifications

• Excellent C programming skills required.
• Experience managing and configuring Linux systems.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture issues.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Linux graphics drivers for current and next generation graphics cores.
• Maintain drivers throughout the software and hardware lifecycles.
• Collaborate with other teams for driver software production and release.

Skills

C programming

Software design

Linux system management

Computer architecture understanding

Education

BEng or BSc in electronics, computer science or relevant experience

Job description

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The role

Engineers at Imagination Technologies are currently designing the world’s highest performing graphics processors. We need you to join the Linux driver development team and put your software development skills to the test. You will focus on developing and supporting the Linux driver stack, including Mesa, Wayland, DRI and kernel-mode graphics drivers. You will be a member of a small team, working alongside other software teams implementing the full driver stack for PowerVR graphics hardware.

The role

Engineers at Imagination Technologies are currently designing the world’s highest performing graphics processors. We need you to join the Linux driver development team and put your software development skills to the test. You will focus on developing and supporting the Linux driver stack, including Mesa, Wayland, DRI and kernel-mode graphics drivers. You will be a member of a small team, working alongside other software teams implementing the full driver stack for PowerVR graphics hardware.

As Linux is our main development and build environment, the Linux team are key to making sure that we and our partners can work at their best. This means that as well as developing Linux and Open Source specific portions of our proprietary driver - display, kernel interfaces and hardware-specific portions of Mesa and Wayland - there's exposure to build and source control.

This role will bring you into contact with current and future generations of 3D hardware targeting consumer and desktop devices.

You will:

• Design and develop Linux graphics drivers to drive our current and next generation graphics cores
• Maintain the drivers throughout the whole software and hardware lifecycles
• Be involved in the production and release of the driver software
• Work closely within the team and liaise with other research and development teams
  
  
  

About You

Committed to making your customers, stakeholders and colleagues successful, you’re an excellent communicator, listener and collaborator who builds trusted partnerships by delivering what you say, when you say. You’re curious, solutions orientated and a world-class problem solver who constantly seeks opportunities to innovate and achieve the best possible outcome to the highest imaginable standard.

You'll have:

• Excellent C programming skills
• Excellent software design skills
• Experience with managing and configuring a Linux system
• A good understanding of computer architecture issues (virtual memory, MMUs, caches, etc.)
  
  
  

You might also have:

• Experience in low-level driver development for Linux or Windows
• Knowledge of the Linux graphics stack (XOrg, Mesa, Wayland, etc.)
• Some experience with graphics APIs (EGL, OpenGL ES, Vulkan etc.)
• Knowledge of how graphics hardware works
• Experience with platform bring-up, such as BSP development
• BEng or BSc in electronics, computer science or relevant experience
  
  
  

Who We Are

Imagination is a UK-based company that creates silicon and software IP designed to give its customers an edge in competitive global technology markets. Its GPU and AI technologies enable outstanding power, performance, and area (PPA), fast time-to-market, and lower total cost of ownership. Products based on Imagination IP are used by billions of people across the globe in their smartphones, cars, homes, and workplaces.

We need your skills to help us continue to deliver technology that will impress the industry and our customers alike, ensuring that people everywhere can enjoy smarter and faster tech than ever before.

So come join us if you're wanting that something more

Bring your talent, curiosity and expertise and we’ll help you do the rest. You’ll be part of one of the world’s most exciting companies who are one of the leaders in semiconductor IP solutions.

As a part of our team, you can help us transform, innovate, and inspire the lives of millions through our technology.

Additional Information

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing

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