> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2718726-gpu-driver-developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2718726-gpu-driver-developer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # GPU Driver Developer - **Company:** Bolt - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $250,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Static Program Analysis, Nvidia CUDA, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Microarchitecture, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, DirectX (Software), PCI Express, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Information Technology, Ray Tracing - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/gpu-driver-developer-bolt-graphics-8917314 ## About the Role * Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field * Industry experience with high-performance graphics and compute drivers * Experience developing drivers for Windows and Linux * Deep understanding of User Mode and Kernel Mode driver development * Good understanding of modern GPU APIs such as Vulkan, Metal, DirectX, CUDA, and SYCL * Strong knowledge of CPU architecture and microarchitecture * Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming * Experience with code analysis, IR (LLVM, MLIR, ISPC), and LLVM and GCC internals * Demonstrated ability to ship high-quality production software, * Understanding and experience with RISC-V and vector processors * Experience with PCIe bus communications * Experience co-designing hardware architectures * Understanding of path and ray tracing Compensation Range: $175,000-$250,000 per year (California). This range represents the anticipated base pay for this role; the final offer may vary based on qualifications, experience, and location. ## Description We're looking for an experienced GPU Driver Developer. You will focus the design, development, implementation, and toolchain of a high-performance host-side driver stack and API for our proprietary RISC-V GPU architecture. We are looking to fill a range of Junior to Senior roles. What you'll do: * Focus on the design of a low-level path-tracing, graphics, and compute API for our proprietary GPU * Play a key role in the development of User & Kernel Mode Drivers that can be executed on a host CPU running Windows or Linux, or embedded on a RISC-V CPU running Linux * Coordinate with the GPU Compiler team to communicate with the GPU through PCIe or on-board shared memory * Coordinate with the GPU Standards Development team to implement functionality required by industry standard APIs that overlay our proprietary GPU driver * Develop a toolchain for development, optimization, and debugging ## Related Videos - [Coffee with Developers - Stephen Jones - NVIDIA](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1303-coffee-with-developers-stephen-jones-nvidia) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [CUDA Python: GPU programming for the modern developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100221-cuda-python-gpu-programming-for-the-modern-developer) - [Accelerating Python on GPUs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/859-accelerating-python-on-gpus) - [A Deep Dive on How To Leverage the NVIDIA GB200 for Ultra-Fast Training and Inference on Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1625-a-deep-dive-on-how-to-leverage-the-nvidia-gb200-for-ultra-fast-training-and-inference-on-kubernetes) - [The weekly developer show: Boosting Python with CUDA, CSS Updates & Navigating New Tech Stacks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1293-the-weekly-developer-show-boosting-python-with-cuda-css-updates-navigating-new-tech-stacks) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/194-software-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Fullstack developer salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/197-fullstack-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe)