Senior System Software Engineer, Vulkan Performance

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA in the United States seeks a senior graphics software engineer to diagnose GPU/CPU performance bottlenecks and improve driver quality. You will optimize Vulkan/OpenGL/DirectX paths, implement performance improvements, and collaborate with engineers and third-party developers to push industry-leading graphics performance.

The role requires a BS in CS or related field or equivalent experience, 5+ years in graphics software or system programming, and strong C/C++.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in graphics software, system programming, or related field.
• Understanding of graphics fundamentals.
• Experience with operating systems and computer architecture.
• Proficiency with Vulkan, OpenGL or DirectX.
• Strong programming skills in C and C++, familiarity with assembly.
• Experience in developing highly optimized code.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose GPU and CPU performance bottlenecks in graphics software.
• Implement driver performance improvements and resolve defects.
• Communicate with third-party developers and across teams.
• Collaborate with engineers on the team and across NVIDIA.
• Develop a driver that leads the industry in quality and performance.

Skills

C and C++ programming

Graphics fundamentals

System programming

Performance optimization

Assembly code familiarity

Education

B.S. in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Vulkan

OpenGL

DirectX

Job description

• Diagnosing GPU and CPU performance bottlenecks in Vulkan and Proton titles
• Identifying changes to API usage to improve performance and communicating via appropriate channels with third-party developers
• Implementing driver performance improvements and resolving driver defects
• Collaborating with engineers on the team and across NVIDIA
• Developing a driver that leads the industry in quality and performance

Requirements

• Hold a B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science/Engineering or similar field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience (or equivalent) in graphics software, system programming, or related field
• An understanding of graphics fundamentals
• Experience with operating systems and a solid understanding of computer architecture
• Comfortable with Vulkan, OpenGL or DirectX
• Strong programming skills in C and C++, familiarity with assembly code
• Experience in developing highly optimized code

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in diagnosing GPU and CPU performance bottlenecks, implementing driver performance improvements, and developing high-quality graphics software. Proficient in C and C++ programming, with a solid understanding of graphics fundamentals and computer architecture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• B.S. In Computer Science/Engineering
• 5+ Years In Graphics Software
• C And C++ Programming
• Vulkan, OpenGL Or DirectX
• Driver Performance Improvements

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Graphics Software Development
• System Programming
• Performance Optimization
• API Usage Improvement
• Assembly Code Familiarity

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication

Industry Keywords

• GPU Performance
• CPU Performance
• Computer Architecture
• Graphics Fundamentals

Tools & Technologies

• Vulkan
• OpenGL
• DirectX