Windows Graphics Software Engineer

Imagination Technologies; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Imagination Technologies in Kings Langley is offering a role in their Windows Graphics Driver Team, focused on developing a high-performance software stack utilizing Imagination GPUs. The position involves developing Direct3D drivers for current and next-generation GPUs, ensuring high quality and performance, while collaborating with hardware teams and providing customer support.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of Direct3D, a background in GPU driver design, and programming experience in C/C++. The team values excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Join an innovative company at the forefront of GPU technology.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of graphics compiler is preferred.
• A background in GPU driver design and development.
• An understanding of computer architecture (CPU, Cache, MMU, Memory, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop Direct3D drivers for Imagination’s current and next-generation GPUs.
• Ensure the Direct3D drivers have high quality and good performance.
• Work with hardware teams to ensure performant Direct3D support.

Skills

Knowledge of Direct3D (or equivalent 3D API)

Experience of programming in C/C++

Excellent problem solving & communication skills

Job description

The role

This is an opportunity to join Imagination's Windows Graphics Driver Team. The team develops a high‑performance software stack which utilizes Imagination GPUs to accelerate the Direct3D APIs. The role is involved in all aspects of developing the DirectX driver for Imagination GPUs, from working with the Imagination hardware team on next‑generation GPU development, to working directly with Imagination’s customers to obtain maximum performance from their platforms. It will also include participating in advanced development with Microsoft on next‑generation Operating Systems.

• Develop Direct3D drivers for Imagination’s current and next generation GPUs
• Ensure the Direct3D drivers have high quality and good performance
• Work with hardware teams to ensure performant Direct3D support for current and future versions of the Direct3D API
• Ensure customers and their partners are supported in bringing new products to market

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:

• Knowledge of Direct3D (or equivalent 3D API)
• Knowledge of graphics compiler is preferred
• A background in GPU driver design and development
• Experience of programming in C/C++
• An understanding of computer architecture (CPU, Cache, MMU, Memory, etc.)
• Excellent problem solving & communication skills
• A positive attitude

You might also have:

• Experience working in a Scrum development team
• Experience working in an international company

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.

Additional Information

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