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... engineer to join the Platform Architecture GPU Modeling Team; we are a group that is driving ... Implementing a custom driver stack to allow the model to interact with modern workloads using ray ...

$88K - $116K/yr

SENIOR GPU FIRMWARE/SOSWARE ENGINEER Firmware/OS Driver Engineer - Data Center CPU/GPU Platforms THE ROLE: Join AMD's Data Center Firmware Application team to support CPU/GPU deployments across Cloud ...

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GPU Standards Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$175K - $250K/yr

Coordinate with the GPU Driver team to implement functionality required by industry standard APIs ... Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field * Industry ...

GPU Driver & Memory Management Architect Description - Job Summary This role is responsible for ... Preferred Certifications NA Knowledge & Skills Memory/GPU design Computer Engineering Computer ...

GPU Driver & Memory Management Architect Description - Job Summary This role is responsible for ... Preferred Certifications NA Knowledge & Skills Memory/GPU design Computer Engineering Computer ...

GPU Standards Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$175K - $250K/yr

About the role: We're looking for a highly experienced GPU Standards Developer. You will focus on ... Focus on the development of a high-performance host-side driver stack layering industry standard ...

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How much do gpu driver engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for gpu driver engineer in the United States is $111,632.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,500.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a GPU driver engineer?

GPU Driver Engineers are specialized software engineers who design, develop, and maintain drivers that enable communication between a computer's operating system and its graphics processing unit (GPU). They work to optimize graphics performance, ensure compatibility with various hardware and software, and help fix bugs or add new features to graphics drivers. These engineers play a crucial role in supporting gaming, professional visualization, and AI workloads by enabling efficient use of the GPU's capabilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a GPU driver engineer?

To thrive as a GPU Driver Engineer, you need a solid background in computer science or electrical engineering, strong C/C++ programming skills, and a deep understanding of operating systems and graphics APIs like DirectX, Vulkan, or OpenGL. Familiarity with debugging tools, version control systems, and sometimes certifications in relevant technologies or platforms are commonly expected. Outstanding problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective collaboration and communication skills make candidates stand out. These skills are crucial for developing reliable, high-performance drivers that enable advanced graphics features and ensure system stability across diverse hardware and software environments.

What are some common challenges faced by GPU driver engineers when optimizing drivers for new hardware?

GPU Driver Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring compatibility with evolving hardware architectures, optimizing performance for diverse applications, and debugging complex interactions between firmware, drivers, and operating systems. Additionally, they must stay updated with new APIs and graphics standards, while balancing stability and performance improvements. Close collaboration with hardware teams and software developers is crucial to quickly identify and resolve issues during the hardware bring-up and validation phases.

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Infographic showing various Gpu Driver Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 31% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,632 per year, or $53.7 per hour.

GPU Performance Modeling Driver Engineer

Austin, TX • On-site

Apple
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$175K - $308K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

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Job description

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, hard-working people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple hardware products. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product!
We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, and dedicated engineer to join the Platform Architecture GPU Modeling Team; we are a group that is driving advanced exploration for next generation GPU architectures in iPhone, iPad and Mac products. We rely on strong analytical skills and close collaboration to deliver the best overall solution to our customers. In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a chip design effort working with all disciplines, with a critical impact on getting highly performant products to millions of customers quickly. This is an opportunity to join Apple’s world-class GPU team to collaborate, develop and improve GPU simulators for research, performance analysis, and architectural tuning.
Description
As part of the Platform Architecture GPU Modeling team, you will be working with architecture, design and software partners on the definition and tuning of Apple’s future GPU architectures.
The role involves the creation and maintenance of C++ code modeling the software stack for next gen GPUs. You will be responsible for implementing new and existing Metal APIs to interact with a functional and performance model of the GPU. Implementing a custom driver stack to allow the model to interact with modern workloads using ray tracing, mesh shading, and more, is critical to evaluation of new GPU features. Additionally, you will be working in the model itself, implementing the functional and performance aspects of the various graphics and compute APIs. You will collaborate with experienced architects, modeling engineers, compiler engineers, and software teams to assess the feasibility of new hardware and software features, running performance experiments and analyzing results.
Preferred Qualifications
MS or PhD degree
10+ years of relevant experience
Knowledge of drivers and implementation details of graphics and compute APIs
Familiarity with GPU performance models and ISS simulators
Experience working with cutting edge graphics applications/games/benchmarks
Familiarity with compilers, operating systems and GPU/CPU architecture
Troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
Creative problem-solving skills
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Software skills and proficiency developing in C++
GPU driver implementation related experience
Graphics API familiarity with one or more of: Metal, DirectX, Vulkan, OpenGL
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,000 and $308,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

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Year founded

1976