GPU Driver Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision – 100% covered premiums

Equity – Stock Options

401(k) match

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

A semiconductor startup in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Linux GPU Driver Lead to architect and maintain GPU drivers. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in GPU architecture and strong C/C++ programming skills. Responsibilities include collaborating with performance teams and implementing support for various graphics APIs. The position offers a competitive compensation range of $175,000–$250,000 per year, alongside comprehensive medical benefits and stock options.

Qualifications

• 8+ years industry experience in GPU architecture.
• Deep experience in user/kernel mode drivers on Linux.
• Demonstrated ability to ship high-quality production software.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, ship, and maintain GPU drivers for Linux.
• Implement support for existing graphics APIs and new GPU features.
• Collaborate with tooling and performance teams.

Skills

C/C++ programming

GPU architecture

Linux user/kernel mode drivers

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Graphics APIs (Vulkan, DirectX, Metal, OpenGL)

Compiler infrastructure (LLVM, Clang, MLIR)

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

As the Linux GPU Driver Lead, you will drive the performance of our proprietary GPU architecture by architecting, building, shipping, and maintaining production drivers.

What you’ll do

• Architect, build, ship, and maintain GPU drivers for Linux (during pre‑silicon design phase, during chip bring‑up, and in mass production)
• Implement support for existing graphics APIs and new GPU features
• Collaborate with tooling and performance teams to design and develop performance analysis and debugging tools

Qualifications

• 8+ years industry experience in GPU architecture – architecting, building, shipping, and maintaining production drivers.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming
• Deep experience in user/kernel mode drivers on Linux
• Experience with graphics APIs (Vulkan, DirectX, Metal, OpenGL)
• Familiarity with compiler infrastructure (LLVM, Clang, MLIR)
• Strong knowledge of GPU architecture and microarchitecture
• Understanding of parallel programming and vectorization
• Experience with code analysis and IR
• Demonstrated ability to ship high‑quality production software
• Experience with technical leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ML frameworks
• Experience with compute APIs (OpenCL)

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
• 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.