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As a GPU Research Engineer on the GPU Research Team, you will help advance state-of-the-art 3D GPU capabilities in Ray Tracing, Neural Rendering, Geometry Processing, and Machine Learning. You will collaborate with software and hardware teams to discover customer requirements, develop Feature Development Specifications, create simulators to validate functional and performance behaviors, and contribute to standardization efforts. The role focuses on designing new architectural features for the Adreno GPU to improve gaming, productivity applications, and machine learning capabilities. Required expertise includes a strong understanding of GPU architecture, programming models, and applications. You must possess working knowledge of C/C++ and familiarity with APIs such as Vulkan, D3D, OpenGL, or OpenCL. Python programming skills are also considered a significant plus for this role within the GPU ASICS Engineering group.