GPU Software Engineer - 12 month PAYE

GPU Software Engineer — Contract Opportunity | Cambridge, UK

We are a globally recognised technology company with deep roots in Cambridge's thriving tech ecosystem. Our GPU Architecture team is expanding, and we're looking for a talented GPU Software Engineer to help shape the next generation of 3D graphics APIs.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of software and silicon — investigating and designing features for APIs like Vulkan and DirectX, and understanding how they apply to current and future GPU hardware.

Location: Cambridge, UK (fully on-site)

Duration: 12 months (with strong potential to extend)

• Designing and developing new features for 3D Graphics APIs
• Investigating and evaluating improvements to existing APIs, including hardware implications
• Drafting new API extensions and writing technical specifications
• Prototyping interface changes and proposing GPU architecture enhancements
• Conducting performance analysis of proposed changes

You're collaborating with software and hardware architects and driver development teams — bridging the gap between API design and silicon.

• BSc, MSc, or PhD in a relevant discipline
• 4+ years of experience in GPU software architecture or driver development
• Hands-on experience with one or more of: Vulkan, OpenGL ES, Metal, DirectX 11/12
• Strong understanding of GPU architectures and the workloads they run

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of rasterization, ray‑tracing, and mesh shading pipelines
• Familiarity with neural rendering techniques
• Creative, self‑motivated, and a collaborative team player

• 12‑month initial term with extension available

If you have a strong background in GPU software architecture and a passion for pushing the boundaries of graphics technology, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV or reach out directly to discuss.

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