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GPU Standards Development Lead

Sunnyvale, CA ยท On-site

$175 - $250/hr

About the role: We're looking for a highly experienced GPU Standards Development Lead. You will lead the design, development, implementation, and toolchain of a high-performance host-side driver ...

Standards Engineer

Kirkland, WA ยท On-site

$100K - $156K/yr

Manage the development, maintenance, approval and publication of Divisional Engineering and Corporate Standards applicable to Kenworth * Collaborate with all associated functional department ...

S. voluntary consensus standards development process is preferred. โ€ข Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including styles, templates, formatting figures and tables, cross-references, and ...

Senior Data Engineer

Evanston, IL ยท On-site

$101K - $138K/yr

Collaborate with business leaders, standards development subject matter experts, and technical teams to translate complex business challenges into scalable data solutions and infrastructure ...

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How much do standards development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for standards development in the United States is $77,438.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $90,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a standards development?

A Standards Development job involves creating, reviewing, and maintaining industry-specific guidelines and best practices to ensure consistency, safety, and interoperability. Professionals in this role collaborate with stakeholders, such as government agencies, industry experts, and organizations, to develop consensus-based standards. They research emerging trends, draft technical documents, and facilitate discussions to refine and implement standards. This work is essential in industries like technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and engineering to ensure compliance and efficiency.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a standards development professional?

Professionals in Standards Development typically spend their days drafting and reviewing technical documents, coordinating input from subject-matter experts, and ensuring compliance with existing regulations and best practices. Regular responsibilities also include facilitating committee meetings, tracking changes to industry guidelines, and liaising with external partners or regulatory bodies. Teamwork is central to the role, as much of the work requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. This environment provides excellent opportunities to broaden your industry knowledge and to build relationships that can support career advancement into leadership or specialized technical roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the standards development position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Standards Development, you need a strong background in technical writing, regulatory compliance, and subject-matter expertise, often supported by a degree in engineering, science, or a related field. Familiarity with standards management tools, document control systems, and relevant industry certifications (such as ISO auditor or ASQ certification) is highly valued. Exceptional analytical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills help you effectively engage with diverse stakeholders and committees. These skills are crucial for creating, revising, and maintaining standards that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

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Infographic showing various Standards Development job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,438 per year, or $37.2 per hour.

GPU Standards Development Lead

Sunnyvale, CA โ€ข On-site

$175 - $250/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Bolt Graphics is a semiconductor startup based in Sunnyvale, CA building the fastest and most efficient graphics processors. We pride ourselves on our first principles approach to solving problems. We are energized by our mission to reduce the barrier of entry for content creation and consumption. Our goal is to enable everyone to easily create, simulate and consume immersive experiences as vividly as they can imagine them.

Our Values
  • Be Fearless: Unmute yourself. Test boundaries and get proven right.
  • Remain Adaptable: Stay comfortable in a continuously changing world. If youโ€™re wrong, concede and move on.
  • Educate Your Ego: Selflessly collaborate towards our shared purpose.

About the role:

Weโ€™re looking for a highly experienced GPU Standards Development Lead. You will lead the design, development, implementation, and toolchain of a high-performance host-side driver stack layering industry standard graphics and compute APIs on top of our proprietary API for our RISC-V GPU architecture.

What you'll do:
  • Lead the development of a high-performance host-side driver stack layering industry standard graphics and compute APIs such as Vulkan, OpenGL, OpenCL, & SYCL on top of our proprietary API for our RISC-V GPU architecture
  • Use and contribute to open-source initiatives such as Mesa
  • Coordinate with the GPU Driver team to implement functionality required by industry standard APIs within our proprietary GPU driver
  • Participate in Khronos and other industry standards groups to develop standards extensions that benefit our GPU
  • Run test suites such as Khronos CTS to evaluate our conformance to industry standards
  • Develop a toolchain for development, optimization, and debugging
Qualifications:
  • 8+ years industry experience with graphics and compute development
  • Bachelorโ€™s/Masterโ€™s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Deep understanding of modern GPU APIs such as Vulkan, Metal, DirectX, CUDA, and SYCL
  • Extensive experience developing GPU graphics and compute applications and writing graphics and compute shaders
  • 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 softwareExperience with technical leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with the open-source Mesa framework
  • Understanding and experience with RISC-V and vector processors
  • Experience co-designing hardware architectures
  • Understanding of path and ray tracing
Compensation Range:

$175,000โ€“$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.

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision - 100% covered premiums
  • Equity - Stock Options
  • 401(k) match
  • WFH Equipment Reimbursement
  • Generous Paid Time Off

Bolt is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each otherโ€™s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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