Senior GPU Driver, Graphics Performance Engineer

Intel Corporation

. Improve 3D graphics performance of Intel GPUs on the Windows platform .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $149,600 - $284,580 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in optimizing 3D graphics performance for Intel GPUs on Windows, utilizing C++ and modern graphics APIs. Proficient in shader development and performance analysis, with a strong foundation in GPU architecture and debugging techniques.

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C++ Programming3D Graphics API (DirectX, Vulkan, OpenGL)Shader Development (HLSL, CUDA, LLVM, SPIR-V)Performance OptimizationGPU Architecture Knowledge

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Hard Skills

C++ Programming3D Graphics APIShader DevelopmentPerformance OptimizationSoftware DebuggingGPU Performance Analysis3D Graphics PipelinesObject-Oriented DesignPython DevelopmentComplex Technical Issue Resolution

Tools & Technologies

Revision Control ToolsCI/CD Pipelines

Industry Keywords

3D Graphics PerformanceGPU ArchitectureGraphics RenderingOptimization OpportunitiesCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Improve 3D graphics performance of Intel GPUs on the Windows platform
Analyze AAA games, including pre-release titles, for optimization opportunities in shipping and pre-production hardware
Optimize driver and shader performance for graphics rendering to improve user experience
Drive industry-leading graphics features to deployment
Develop internal tools and analysis capabilities
Collaborate with cross-geo, cross-functional GPU Software Performance teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 4+ years of relevant professional experience; or a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with 3+ years of relevant professional experience; or a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with relevant professional experience
C++ programming with a solid understanding of object-oriented design principles
At least one modern 3D graphics API, such as DirectX, Vulkan, or OpenGL
Knowledge of 3D graphics pipelines, rendering techniques, and GPU architecture
Software debugging, performance optimization, and resolving complex technical issues
Experience with software development of 3D graphics rendering applications or drivers and/or performance optimizations
Experience with GPU hardware performance bottleneck analysis and performance optimizations
Experience developing shaders in HLSL, CUDA, LLVM, SPIR-V, or similar and performance optimizations
Development in Python and analysis of performance data
Familiarity with revision control tools and CI/CD pipelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Stock bonuses
Health benefits
Retirement benefits
Vacation benefits
Hybrid work model allowing employees to split time between working on-site and off-site