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Intel Senior GPU Software Development Engineer in Folsom, California

Job Description

We are the Windows Kernel Mode Driver Team within Intel's Client Graphics Division. Our primary objective is the development and deployment of robust and performant Windows kernel GPU drivers. These drivers are instrumental in unleashing the full potential of Intel's integrated and discrete GPU hardware for user-space clients, games, and applications.

Our focus lies in managing critical low-level functions, including device activation, reset and power state transitions, workload submission and scheduling, as well as collaboration with System-on-Chip (SOC) Intellectual Properties (IPs). With this charter, we conceive, create, and verify software solutions that serve as the link between user-space applications and the underlying GPU and SOC.

If you thrive in an environment that involves working on system-level software, with regular exposure to diverse domains such as graphics rendering, firmware, SOC, and power management, then a role on our Kernel Mode Driver Team is where you should be.

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  1. Conceiving, developing, and validating innovative software features related to GPU and SOC for both integrated and discrete graphics products.

  2. Diagnosing intricate issues that traverse multiple layers of the driver stack, domains, and IP components.

  3. Analyzing telemetry data pertaining to device crashes and failures in real-world scenarios. Subsequently, you will formulate and execute actions to enhance the overall quality of our drivers.

Join our team and be a part of driving excellence in kernel mode driver development for Intel's graphics solutions.

As a successful candidate, you must possess:

Self-starter who takes initiative and brings technical leadership and influence.

Excellent problem solving, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical or computer engineering or any STEM related field with over 7+ years of industry experience

  • 5+ years of experience in driver software or firmware development

  • Strong fundamentals in algorithms, design and architecture.

  • Strong experience with graphic drivers, GPU hardware and low-level GPU programming.

  • Experience in C / C++ software product development, ability to understand HW and relevant specifications needed to develop/validate the software.

  • Experience developing kernel-mode device drivers on Windows OS, knowledge of WDDM and relevant kernel experience.​

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree with 6+ years of experience in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering.

  • Extensive experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Scheduler, memory management, virtualization and other components of kernel mode driver

  • Experience with graphics, video and/or display technologies.

Inside this Business Group

The Client Computing Group (CCG) is responsible for driving business strategy and product development for Intel's PC products and platforms, spanning form factors such as notebooks, desktops, 2 in 1s, all in ones. Working with our partners across the industry, we intend to deliver purposeful computing experiences that unlock people's potential - allowing each person use our products to focus, create and connect in ways that matter most to them. As the largest business unit at Intel, CCG is investing more heavily in the PC, ramping its capabilities even more aggressively, and designing the PC experience even more deliberately, including delivering a predictable cadence of leadership products. As a result, we are able to fuel innovation across Intel, providing an important source of IP and scale, as well as help the company deliver on its purpose of enriching the lives of every person on earth.

Other Locations

US, OR, Hillsboro; US, CA, Santa Clara

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here. (https://jobs.intel.com/en/benefits)

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in US, California: $162,041.00-$259,425.00

*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience

Working Model

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.

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