Senior Software Engineer, Pixel Graphics, GPU Software

Google; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Software Engineer, where you'll develop cutting-edge GPU graphics technologies that power innovative mobile experiences. This role offers the chance to work on critical projects that enhance the functionality of Pixel devices, collaborating with diverse teams to push the boundaries of technology. With a focus on problem-solving and leadership, you'll be integral to shaping the future of consumer electronics and ensuring the highest performance standards. If you're passionate about software development and eager to tackle new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Free Meals

Gym Membership

Remote Work Options

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in software development with C or C++.
• Experience in testing and maintaining software products.
• Strong understanding of graphics drivers and shader compilation.

Responsibilities

• Develop GPU graphics and compute technologies across the full software stack.
• Evaluate devices and define GPU requirements for future designs.
• Advise leadership on performance opportunities in graphics software.

Skills

C Programming

C++ Programming

Data Structures

Algorithms

Embedded Operating Systems

Graphics Drivers Development

Shader Compilation

Low-Level Graphics API

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree or PhD in Computer Science

Tools

LLVM

HLSL

GLSL

SPIR-V

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Pixel Graphics, GPU Software

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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 5 years of experience with software development in C or C++ programming languages, and with data structures/algorithms.
• 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
  
• 3 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
  
• 1 year of experience in a technical leadership role.
  
• Experience in the development or contribution to graphics drivers, demonstrating a strong understanding of shader compilation processes and low-level graphics API interactions.
• Familiarity with compiler technologies (particularly LLVM) and shader ecosystems, including high-level languages (e.g., HLSL, GLSL) and intermediate representations (e.g., SPIR-V), relevant to driver development or low-level API programming.

About the job

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

Pixel GPU Software enables everything from simple low-power animations to rich UI, high-end games, and on-device image processing to make the best use of the GPU in Pixel phones.

Our team works in Pixel devices from SoC conception all the way to field deployment and beyond. We work closely with multiple teams at Google, including Android, Pixel Camera, Display, Video and Power. We regularly engage with partners and vendors to come up with innovative and more performant ways to use the GPU as part of a tightly-integrated device package.

The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google’s artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.

Responsibilities

• Develop GPU graphics and compute technologies spanning the full GPU software stack.
• Seek general solutions to problems, minimizing application or device-specific workarounds to serve users of all Pixel devices, including in-market devices.
• Evaluate and bring-up devices and work with product and engineering teams to define the role and requirements of the GPU in future product designs.
• Debug sophisticated user mode and kernel mode problems.
• Advise Android and Pixel leadership on performance and feature opportunities in graphics software, and scope solutions with partner teams inside and outside Google.

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