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# Principal Software Engineer - A2G GPU & Graphics Systems (Onsite)

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Booting (BIOS), C++ (Programming Language), Compilers, System Configuration, OpenGL Shading Language, Graphics Software, Hypervisor, Multiprocessing, OpenGL, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Real Time Systems
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-IA-CEDAR-RAPIDS-131--5450-C-Ave-NE--BLDG-131/Principal-Software-Engineer---A2G-GPU---Graphics-Systems--Onsite-_01874687-1

## About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer with deep experience in GPU, graphics, and embedded real-time systems for the Next Generation A2G Graphics Driver software development program. You will lead architecture, development, and verification of Khronos-based graphics APIs (OpenGL SC, Vulkan SC) and GPU driver stacks within the VxWorks RTOS. This role requires strong hardware/software systems knowledge, technical leadership, and experience delivering safety-critical aerospace software., * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience, * Experience implementing OpenGL SC, Vulkan SC, or extensions on VxWorks platforms.

 * Deep knowledge of GPU architecture, shader compilers, multi-core systems, hypervisors, and BSP development.
 * Experience with bootloader design and embedded startup flows.
 * Strong C/C++ and safety-critical development experience.
 * Expertise in DO-178 compliant development flows.

## Description

* Lead architecture and design of graphics APIs (OpenGL SC, Vulkan SC) for VxWorks-based aerospace systems.
 * Drive development of GPU drivers, memory systems, command pipelines, and rendering flows.
 * Develop and optimize shaders (GLSL, SPIR-V) for deterministic real-time operation.
 * Lead GPU subsystem integration exclusively within VxWorks environments.
 * Resolve advanced hardware/software integration issues involving timing, startup sequencing, synchronization, and device configuration.
 * Guide DO-178 certification activities and ensure compliance.
 * Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver graphics, display, and compute capabilities.
 * Recommend improvements to tools, processes, and engineering methodologies.
 * Conduct system-level research and collaborate with hardware engineers on display architecture.
 * Analyze system requirements and user needs to define software solutions.