Linux GPU Driver Lead at Bolt Graphics

Sunnyvale, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

250000.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Linux, GPU architecture, C, C++, Kernel mode drivers, User mode drivers, Vulkan, DirectX, Metal, OpenGL, LLVM, Clang, MLIR, Parallel programming, Vectorization, Technical leadership

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

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. Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision - 100% covered premiums Equity - Stock Options 401(k) match WFH Hardware 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.

Responsibilities

You will architect, build, and maintain production GPU drivers for Linux across the entire product lifecycle from pre-silicon to mass production. Additionally, you will collaborate with performance teams to develop debugging tools and support new graphics APIs and GPU features.