GPU Driver Developer

Bolt Graphics, Inc.; Sunnyvale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage

Equity stock options

401(k) match

WFH Equipment Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bolt Graphics, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking an experienced GPUDriver Developer to design, develop, and implement a high-performance host-sidedriver stack and API for our proprietary RISC-V GPU architecture.

We hire for a range of Junior to Senior roles and offer growth with state-of-the-art graphics technology, collaboration across teams, and a strong focus on delivering production-grade software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience with high-performance graphics and compute drivers.
• Experience developing drivers for Windows and Linux.
• Deep understanding of UserMode and KernelMode driver development.
• Strong knowledge of GPU APIs such as Vulkan, Metal, DirectX, CUDA, and SYCL.
• Solid understanding of CPU architecture and microarchitecture.
• Proficient in C/C++ programming.
• Experience with code analysis, IR (LLVM, MLIR, ISPC), and LLVM and GCC internals.

Responsibilities

• Design a low-level path-tracing, graphics, and compute API for our proprietary GPU.
• Develop User and Kernel-Mode drivers for Windows, Linux, and embedded on a RISC-V CPU running Linux.
• Coordinate with the GPU Compiler team to communicate with the GPU through PCIe or on-board shared memory.
• Coordinate with the GPU Standards Development team to implement functionality required by industry-standard APIs that overlay our proprietary GPU driver.
• Develop a toolchain for development, optimization, and debugging.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Driver development

Windows and Linux drivers

CPU architecture

Graphics drivers

GPU APIs (Vulkan/DirectX/Metal/CUDA/SY

LLVM/MLIR/ISPC

High-performance graphics/compute

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

PCIe

LLVM

MLIR

ISPC

GCC internals

Job description

Bolt Graphics is a semiconductor startup based in Sunnyvale, CA building the fastest and most efficient graphics processors. We pride ourselves on our first principles approach to solving problems. We are energized by our mission to reduce the barrier of entry for content creation and consumption. Our goal is to enable everyone to easily create, simulate and consume immersive experiences as vividly as they can imagine them.

Our Values

• Be Fearless: Unmute yourself. Test boundaries and get proven right.
• Remain Adaptable: Stay comfortable in a continuously changing world. If you’re wrong, concede and move on.
• Educate Your Ego: Selflessly collaborate towards our shared purpose.

About the role:

We’re looking foran experienced GPUDriver Developer. You will focus the design,development,implementation, andtoolchainof a high-performancehost-sidedriverstack andAPIfor our proprietaryRISC-VGPUarchitecture.

We are looking to fill a range of Junior to Senior roles.

What you'll do:

• Focus on the design of alow-levelpath-tracing, graphics,andcomputeAPIfor our proprietary GPU
• Play a key role in the development ofUser& KernelModeDriversthatcanbeexecutedona host CPUrunning Windows or Linux,orembedded onaRISC-V CPUrunning Linux
• Coordinate with the GPUCompiler team to communicatewiththeGPUthrough PCIeor on-boardshared memory
• Coordinate with the GPUStandardsDevelopmentteam to implement functionality required by industry standard APIsthat overlayour proprietary GPU driver
• Develop atoolchainfor development, optimization, and debugging

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Industry experience with high-performancegraphics and compute drivers
• Experience developing drivers for Windows and Linux
• Deep understanding ofUserMode and KernelMode driver development
• Goodunderstanding ofmodern GPU APIs such as Vulkan, Metal, DirectX, CUDA, andSYCL
• Strong knowledge of CPU architecture and microarchitecture
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming
• Experience with code analysis,IR (LLVM, MLIR, ISPC), andLLVM and GCC internals
• Demonstrated ability to ship high-quality production software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understandingand experience withRISC-V and vector processors
• Experience with PCIe bus communications
• Experience co-designing hardwarearchitectures
• Understanding of path and ray tracing

Compensation Range:

$175,000–$250,000 per year (California). This range represents the anticipated base pay for this role; the final offer may vary based on qualifications, experience, and location.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision - 100% covered premiums
• Equity - Stock Options
• 401(k) match
• WFH Equipment Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off

Bolt is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.