GPU Standards Development Lead

Bolt Graphics; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision - 100% covered

Equity - Stock Options

401(k) match

WFH Equipment Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bolt Graphics in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a highly experienced GPU Standards Development Lead to architect and implement a high-performance host-side driver stack on our RISC-V GPU platform, integrating industry-standard APIs on top of our proprietary stack. You will drive collaboration with the driver team, contribute to Mesa, and engage with Khronos.

Requires 8+ years in graphics, strong C/C++ skills, and API expertise.

Qualifications

• 8+ years industry experience with graphics and compute development.
• Deep understanding of modern GPU APIs such as Vulkan, Metal, DirectX, CUDA, and SYCL.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Experience with code analysis and IRs (LLVM, MLIR, ISPC).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a high-performance host-side driver stack layering industry-standard graphics and compute APIs on top of our proprietary API for a RISC-V GPU architecture.
• Use and contribute to open-source initiatives such as Mesa.
• Coordinate with the GPU Driver team to implement functionality required by industry standard APIs within our proprietary GPU driver.
• Participate in Khronos and other standards groups to develop standards extensions for our GPU.
• Run test suites such as Khronos CTS to evaluate conformance.
• Develop a toolchain for development, optimization, and debugging.

Skills

C/C++ programming

GPU APIs (Vulkan, Metal, DirectX, CUDA

Graphics and compute development

Open source collaboration (Mesa)

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or related field

Tools

LLVM/MLIR/ISPC

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 for a highly experienced GPU Standards Development Lead. You will lead the design, development, implementation, and toolchain of a high-performance host-side driver stack layering industry standard graphics and compute APIs on top of our proprietary API for our RISC-V GPU architecture.

What you'll do:

• Lead the development of a high-performance host-side driver stack layering industry standard graphics and compute APIs such as Vulkan, OpenGL, OpenCL, & SYCL on top of our proprietary API for our RISC-V GPU architecture
• Use and contribute to open-source initiatives such as Mesa
• Coordinate with the GPU Driver team to implement functionality required by industry standard APIs within our proprietary GPU driver
• Participate in Khronos and other industry standards groups to develop standards extensions that benefit our GPU
• Run test suites such as Khronos CTS to evaluate our conformance to industry standards
• Develop a toolchain for development, optimization, and debugging

Qualifications:

• 8+ years industry experience with graphics and compute development
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Deep understanding of modern GPU APIs such as Vulkan, Metal, DirectX, CUDA, and SYCL
• Extensive experience developing GPU graphics and compute applications and writing graphics and compute shaders
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming
• Experience with code analysis, IR (LLVM, MLIR, ISPC), and LLVM and GCC internals
• Demonstrated ability to ship high-quality production softwareExperience with technical leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the open-source Mesa framework
• Understanding and experience with RISC-V and vector processors
• Experience co-designing hardware architectures
• 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.