GPU Performance Engineer

Jobtailor; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 141,910 - 269,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Vacation

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is hiring an experienced professional to join Intel’s GPU performance team in Folsom, California. The role involves optimizing workloads for Intel's Graphics Processing Units, focusing on rendering techniques and algorithms in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering and over 6 years of industry experience, with expertise in GPU architecture and modern APIs. A hybrid work model is available, ensuring flexibility in your work location.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Proven knowledge of GPU architecture, modern APIs, and rendering techniques.
• Hands-on experience with RTL/Model based debugs.

Responsibilities

• Optimize modern workloads for Intel’s new Graphics Processing Units.
• Work with HW and SW architects, designers, and developers.
• Focus on 3D graphics rendering techniques and algorithms.

Skills

GPU architecture

modern APIs

3D graphics rendering techniques

shaders

RTL/Model based debugs

experience with modern 3D games

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science

MSc in relevant field

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:

As part of Intel’s GPU performance team, the candidate will be working on Intel’s new Graphics Processing Units and mainly focus on optimizing modern workloads to achieve the best in class performance. The key areas of focus are 3D graphics rendering techniques and algorithms, workload analysis, Hardware (HW) and Software (SW) debugs and performance bottleneck identification. You will be working with a group of HW and SW architects, designers/developers in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science. MSc is preferred
• 6+ years of relevant industry experience
• Relevant experience includes but is not limited to:
  • Proven knowledge of GPU architecture, modern APIs and rendering techniques, shaders.
  • Hands‑on experience with RTL/Model based debugs
  • Experience with modern 3D games and Benchmarks

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, California, Folsom

Additional Locations:

US, California, Santa Clara

Business group:

At the Data Center Group (DCG), we’re committed to delivering exceptional products and delighting our customers. We offer both broad‑market Xeon‑based solutions and custom x86‑based products, ensuring tailored innovation for diverse needs across general‑purpose compute, web services, HPC, and AI‑accelerated systems. Our charter encompasses defining business strategy and roadmaps, product management, developing ecosystems and business opportunities, delivering strong financial performance, and reinvigorating x86 leadership. Join us as we transform the data center segment through workload‑driven leadership products and close collaboration with our partners.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $141,910.00-269,100.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on‑site at their assigned Intel site and off‑site. Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.