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GPU Performance Engineer (Multiple locations) joins the GPU ASICS Engineering team to architect, design, implement, verify, and optimize the performance and power of GPU cores. The role involves building functional model simulations, developing software, and testing various graphics to ensure correctness while meeting advanced performance and power goals. Key responsibilities include designing and running comprehensive graphics tests under different scenarios and benchmarks to verify functionality, stability, and power. The engineer will develop critical driver and compiler software to support GPU products and write detailed technical documentation for complex projects. Required skills include advanced GPU knowledge, software engineering, hardware engineering, or systems engineering experience. The work focuses on solving technical challenges related to graphics processing, power efficiency, and hardware-software integration for next-generation GPU products.
Architect, design, implement, verify, and optimize the performance and power of GPU cores.
Build functional model simulations and develop software to verify graphics correctness and performance goals.
Design, program, and run comprehensive graphics tests across various scenarios and benchmarks.
Develop critical driver and compiler software to support GPU products.
Write detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions for complex GPU projects.
Identify issues related to functionality, performance, power, and stability during testing.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software, Hardware, or Systems Engineering experience.
Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software, Hardware, or Systems Engineering experience.
PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Master's degree or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (preferred).
2+ years of relevant GPU experience (preferred).
1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (preferred).
1+ year in a technical leadership role with direct reports (preferred).