2+ years of work experience with one or more programming language suitable for graphics (e.g., C++, C).
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
2+ years of relevant GPU experience.
2+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
2+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director and above).
1+ year in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Leverages advanced Graphics knowledge and experience to architect, design, implement, verify, and optimize the structure and performance of highly critical GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools.
Manages and writes code using different languages (e.g., C, C++, perl, python) for ambiguous or difficult projects.
Develops and maintains complex comprehensive pre- and post-silicon tests for large subsystems using highly advanced tools and methods in different environments (e.g., simulation, emulation, on-device) to ensure optimal performance, stability, security, and identify areas for improvement.
Determines deficiencies in complex designs and architects solutions to improve the whole system and increase efficiencies; implements quality improvements in industry standard APIs and GPU hardware.
Facilitates collaboration across organizations and with customers, external stakeholders (developers and standards groups), and/or third-party vendors to expose new features and functionality that align with needs and goals for implementation and customization.
Writes detailed design documentation and feature descriptions for highly complex projects to guide developers and/or customers to use or implement software; reviews design documentation for junior engineers.
Level of Responsibility
Works independently with minimal supervision.
- Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
- Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.
- Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information. May require negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
- Has a great degree of influence over key organizational decisions.
- Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits
$178,200.00 - $267,400.00
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