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The GPU Research Engineer joins the GPU Research Team to advance state-of-the-art 3D GPU capabilities in Ray Tracing, Neural Rendering, Geometry Processing, and Machine Learning. This role involves collaborating with software and hardware design teams to develop and design new GPU architectural features. Daily responsibilities include discovering customer requirements, creating Feature Development Specifications, building simulators to validate functional and performance behaviors, and contributing to standardization efforts. The position requires a strong understanding of GPU architecture, programming models, and applications. Candidates must possess working knowledge of C/C++ and familiarity with APIs such as Vulkan, D3D, OpenGL, and OpenCL, with Python skills being a plus. The work focuses on advancing 3D rendering concepts for gaming, productivity applications, and machine learning on mobile and wearable devices.
C++
C
Python
CUDA
OpenCL
Vulkan
OpenGL ES
DirectX
PyTorch
Machine Learning
GPGPU
Device Drivers
ARM Architecture
Git
Linux
Android
Windows
Embedded Systems
Real-time Operating Systems
Object-Oriented Programming