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# Senior System Software Engineer, Vulkan Performance

- **Company:** NVIDIA Ltd.
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $152,000.0 - $241,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3D Computer Graphics Software, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Systems Engineering, Assembly Language, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Graphics, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, DirectX (Software), Game Engine, Graphics Software, CPU Design, OpenGL, Software Engineering, System Programming, System Software, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Information Technology, Bare Metal
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-system-software-engineer-vulkan-performance-santa-clara-ca--39c0b3a0-f8da-498c-b2d8-2343ef73e58d

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Graphics, Game Software, CPU (Central Processing Unit), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Identify Issues, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Management, Process Improvement, * Hold a B.S. or higher degree in Computer Science/Engineering or similar field or equivalent experience

 * 5+ years of experience (or equivalent) in graphics software, system programming, or related field.
 * An understanding of graphics fundamentals, experience with operating systems and a solid understanding of computer architecture is required
 * Comfortable with Vulkan, OpenGL or DirectX
 * Strong programming skills in C and C++, familiarity with assembly code
 * Experience in developing highly optimized code

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

 * Strong interest and background in 3D graphics
 * Working experience inside operating system kernels and device drivers
 * Ability to think creatively to debug and solve complex, hard to reproduce problems
 * A strong standout colleague; self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills
 * Ability and flexibility to work and communicate effectively in a multinational, multi-time zone corporate environment

## Description

As a Vulkan Performance driver engineer, you will have a hand in everything from the game engine down to bare metal! You will be part of a team whose mission it is to achieve the best possible performance, power-efficiency, and latency for the latest games and creative applications. You'll work with some of the brightest minds in the field of computer graphics and high-performance processor design.

What you will be doing:

 * Diagnosing GPU and CPU performance bottlenecks in Vulkan and Proton titles.
 * Identifying changes to API usage to improve performance and communicating via appropriate channels with third-party developers.
 * Implementing driver performance improvements and resolving driver defects.
 * Collaborating with engineers on the team and across NVIDIA.
 * Developing a driver that leads the industry in quality and performance.