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Vulkan Developer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

GPU DV Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Vulkan/DX11/DX12 Exposure * Scripting and automation skills (Python, Make, Airflow etc) * Embedded FW Development and Debugging * Benchmarking and Performance Analysis * Windows and/or Linux OS ...

... C++ engine engineer who can make engine lean, efficient, and reliable on mobile and other ... Work with platform graphics APIs (iOS/Metal, Android/Vulkan/OpenGL ES) and debug device-specific ...

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Vulkan Developer information

What is the difference between Vulkan Developer vs OpenGL Developer?

AspectVulkan DeveloperOpenGL Developer
Required CredentialsProficiency in Vulkan API, programming skills in C/C++, graphics programming experienceKnowledge of OpenGL API, similar programming skills, graphics programming experience
Work EnvironmentDeveloping high-performance graphics and compute applications, often in gaming or simulation industriesCreating cross-platform graphics applications, often in gaming, CAD, or visualization sectors
Industry UsageUsed in modern, high-efficiency graphics engines, VR, and real-time renderingWidely used in legacy systems, cross-platform applications, and educational contexts

Vulkan Developers focus on high-performance, low-level graphics programming using the Vulkan API, suitable for modern, resource-intensive applications. OpenGL Developers work with a more established, higher-level API, often for cross-platform compatibility and legacy support. Both roles require strong graphics programming skills but differ in API complexity and application focus.

What cities in Texas are hiring for Vulkan Developer jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Vulkan Developer job openings:

Infographic showing various Vulkan Developer job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 13% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 81% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution.

Senior System Software Engineer, CUDA Driver for Windows

Nvidia

Austin, TX • On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago


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Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

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Job description

NVIDIA's invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI - the next era of computing - with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. We're looking to grow our company and form teams with the most inquisitive people in the world.

Join us at the forefront of technological advancement. We are hiring software engineers to work on the CUDA driver for Windows. CUDA is NVIDIA's platform for accelerating general purpose computation on the GPU.

Our team delivers features and improvements to better realize the potential of NVIDIA hardware for a growing range of computational workloads, ranging from deep learning, scientific computation, and self-driving cars to video games and virtual reality. CUDA defines a unified programming model across a range of system configurations and hardware capabilities. To accomplish this, the CUDA driver interacts with GPU hardware, kernel mode drivers, user mode drivers, and the operating system.

What you'll be doing: As a member of our team, you will use your design abilities, coding expertise, and creativity to deliver the best compute platform in the world. You will craft elegant solutions to exciting problems and shape the future direction of CUDA as you collaborate with your peers across NVIDIA. You will architect and implement new features Coordinate development efforts across multiple teams Help define forward-looking improvement to the CUDA APIs and programming model Write effective, maintainable, and well-tested code Focus on developing code that targets the Microsoft Windows operating system What we need to see: BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience) 8+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent academic experience after BS Strong C and C++ programming skills Experience working with large codebases Experience with operating system interfaces for threads, process control, and virtual memory Experience writing and debugging multithreaded programs Understanding of system level architecture, such as interconnects, memory hierarchy, interrupts, and memory-mapped IO Strong interest in system software Knowledge of memory coherence and consistency models Good written communication Ways to stand out from the crowd: Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) experience Experience with game development Background in computer graphics (OpenGL, Vulkan, DirectX) Experience writing Windows device drivers Experience with kernel mode development Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 4, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.


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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology--and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US