Linux GPU Driver Lead — Architect & Ship Production Drivers

Bolt Graphics, Inc.; 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

Bolt Graphics, Inc. is seeking a Linux GPU Driver Lead in Sunnyvale, CA. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in GPU architecture and C/C++ programming. Responsibilities include architecting and maintaining GPU drivers for Linux, and implementing graphics API support. The compensation ranges from $175,000–$250,000 annually, with additional benefits such as medical coverage and stock options. Join a company focused on innovation and diversity.

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 on performance analysis tools.

Skills

C/C++ programming

GPU architecture knowledge

Experience with graphics APIs (Vulkan, DirectX, Metal, OpenGL)

Technical leadership experience

Parallel programming and vectorization

Education

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

Tools

Familiarity with compiler infrastructure (LLVM, Clang, MLIR)

Experience with compute APIs (OpenCL)

Job description

Bolt Graphics, Inc. is seeking a Linux GPU Driver Lead in Sunnyvale, CA. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in GPU architecture and C/C++ programming. Responsibilities include architecting and maintaining GPU drivers for Linux, and implementing graphics API support. The compensation ranges from $175,000–$250,000 annually, with additional benefits such as medical coverage and stock options. Join a company focused on innovation and diversity.