3D Graphics Driver Performance Engineer Developer

Overview:
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Responsibilities:
THE ROLE:

We are looking for an experienced 3D Graphics Driver Performance Engineer/ Developer to optimize and develop 3D drivers with a focus on game and machine learning performance optimizations.  This is an excellent opportunity to work on the cutting edge of Ray Tracing, Machine Learning, and GPU architecture.

 

THE PERSON:

You are passionate about 3D graphics and improving the performance of games and applications utilizing the GPU

Has hands-on experience and understanding of GPU architecture

Has good programming skills in HLSL, GLSL, OpenCL, CUDA or similar in addition to general software development skills in C++

Able to communicate effectively and work optimally in a distributed team  

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyze shader algorithms in HLS, data from performance tools, identify issues and potential optimization opportunities, and develop algorithms/shaders to achieve performance improvement.

Brainstorm with teams about potential solutions to optimize, experiment and refine optimizations and implement in drivers.

Contribute to performance tool improvements.

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Good understanding of GPU architecture, memory management, and power management

Good understanding of the 3D, Compute, Ray Tracing, and Machine Learning pipelines on GPUs

Hands-on experience in developing and optimizing Ray Tracing, Machine Learning, games/creative apps on GPUs using D3D or Vulkan or Metal APIs.

Experience in HLSL, GLSL, OpenCL, CUDA or similar and strong C/C++ programming skills

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Qualifications:
At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail .

 

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