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# GPU Software Architect - Vulkan / DirectX / Graphics APIs (Graphics & GPU Architecture)

- **Company:** European Tech Recruit
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3D Computer Graphics Software, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Digital Rendering, Device Drivers, DirectX (Software), Graphics Software, OpenGL, Software Architecture, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Information Technology, Ray Tracing
- **Published:** May 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/gpu-software-architect-vulkan-directx-graphics-apis-graphics-gpu-architecture-cambridge-cambridgeshi/2779368960-2/

## About the Role

* BSc, MSc, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Graphics, or related discipline
 * 4+ years of experience in GPU software architecture, graphics software, or driver development
 * Hands-on experience with one or more modern graphics APIs such as Vulkan, OpenGL ES, DirectX 11/12, or Metal
 * Strong understanding of graphics rendering pipelines, GPU architectures, and modern rendering workloads

## Description

We are currently partnered with an innovative technology organisation developing next-generation GPU and graphics technologies. They are looking to hire a GPU Software Architect to help define and shape future graphics API features and GPU software architecture for advanced rendering workloads., * Design and develop new features for modern 3D graphics APIs

 * Investigate and evaluate enhancements to graphics APIs and their implications on GPU hardware and software architecture
 * Draft API extensions and contribute to technical specifications and interface definitions
 * Prototype API and interface changes to validate architectural concepts and workflows
 * Collaborate with hardware architects and driver development teams to influence future GPU architecture decisions, GPU Architecture / Graphics APIs / Vulkan / DirectX / OpenGL ES / Metal / GPU Software / Graphics Rendering / Ray Tracing / Mesh Shading / Neural Rendering / Driver Development / C++ / Real-Time Rendering / Graphics Pipeline / GPU Performance / Graphics Engineering


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