Linux GPU Driver Lead — Architect & Ship Production Drivers

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

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.