Senior GPU Driver & Systems Architect - Full-Stack Lead

MediaTek

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 179,000 - 286,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401(k) benefits
Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

MediaTek is seeking an experienced professional in San Diego, CA, to drive GPU software development. This role involves working across the full stack, from APIs to firmware, with flexibility and high-impact contributions.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of expertise in GPU drivers and be proficient in C/C++ and industry-standard APIs. The salary range is from $179,000 to $286,000, along with various benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience building GPU drivers, graphics systems, or low-level systems software.
  • Fluent in C/C++ and comfortable working close to hardware.
  • Deep expertise in industry-standard APIs like Vulkan, DirectX 12, or OpenCL.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, develop, and optimize features for industry-standard APIs.
  • Work deep in kernel-mode drivers and GPU firmware.
  • Identify and eliminate performance bottlenecks.

Skills

GPU driver expertise
C/C++ proficiency
Deep understanding of APIs (Vulkan, DirectX)
Performance optimization

Job description

MediaTek is seeking an experienced professional in San Diego, CA, to drive GPU software development. This role involves working across the full stack, from APIs to firmware, with flexibility and high-impact contributions.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of expertise in GPU drivers and be proficient in C/C++ and industry-standard APIs. The salary range is from $179,000 to $286,000, along with various benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

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