Vulkan Graphics Driver Engineer

Cognizant Romania is home to 2400+ creative technologists and is one of Eastern Europe's largest Software Product Engineering delivery networks. We serve global clients in several industries, including Banking & Financial Services, Insurance, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Communication Media & Technology, and Retail & MLEU (manufacturing, logistics, energy & utilities).

Our product thinking mindset defines, builds, and launches new, experience-centered software products that reinvent business.

Cognizant Romania was established in 2018 when Cognizant acquired Softvision, a company founded in the late 1990s in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. We continue to build on our history as the preferred engineering partner for thriving Silicon Valley tech companies, now as a prominent Cognizant next generation studio.

The role

The Vulkan desktop driver team enables world leading GPU performance through the design and development of key graphics API driver components for the growing data centre and desktop market.

You will work with cutting-edge systems, influence the design of graphics technology and help to deliver the next big thing in 3D technology. You will partner with other software and hardware engineers in supporting major device manufacturers and OS vendors to ensure their devices work smoothly. Exposed to the full life cycle of hardware and software development, from initial concepts and research to long-term maintenance, you will play a key role in the design of future PowerVR graphics technology.

You will:

• Design and develop Vulkan graphics drivers for current and next-generation GPUs
• Get involved in all aspects of the software development cycle, from requirements, through design, implementation and testing
• Work closely with hardware design teams to enable and optimise Vulkan functionality
• Support customers and their partners in bringing new products to market
• Cooperate with customers and industry partners defining the Vulkan API
• Perform performance analysis and driver optimisations to get the most out of our graphics IP

About you

You have:

• Excellent C programming skills, especially at a low level
• In-depth knowledge of Vulkan and modern 3D graphics
• GPU driver design and development background
• A good understanding of computer architecture (CPU, Cache, MMU, Memory, etc.)
• Excellent problem solving & communication skills
• A positive, team-focused attitude

You might also have:

• Experience in writing C code whilst following coding guidelines
• Experience working in a Scrum development team
• An aptitude for vector mathematics

Cognizant Romania Employee Benefits:

• Flexible Work Schedule - Outside of main work hours, you can create a schedule that suits your needs
• Annual Vacation Days - 26 days to relax, explore and spend time with loved ones
• Trainings, workshops, and certifications, unlimited Udemy subscription and more
• Private medical package
• Meal tickets
• Referral bonuses
• Life insurance
• Banking services
• Bookster
• EAP Program - wellbeing

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