About the role:

As the Linux GPU Driver Lead, you will drive the performance of our proprietary GPU architecture by architecting, building, shipping, and maintaining production drivers.

What you'll do:

Architect, build, ship, and maintain GPU drivers for Linux (during pre-silicon design phase, during chip bring-up, and in mass production)
Implement support for existing graphics APIs and new GPU features
Collaborate with tooling and performance teams to design and develop performance analysis and debugging tools

Qualifications:

8+ years industry experience in GPU architecture - architecting, building, shipping, and maintaining production drivers.
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming
Deep experience in user/kernel mode drivers on Linux
Experience with graphics APIs (Vulkan, DirectX, Metal, OpenGL)
Familiarity with compiler infrastructure (LLVM, Clang, MLIR)
Strong knowledge of GPU architecture and microarchitecture
Understanding of parallel programming and vectorization
Experience with code analysis and IR
Demonstrated ability to ship high-quality production software
Experience with technical leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with ML frameworks
Experience with compute APIs (OpenCL)

Compensation Range: $175,000–$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.

Benefits:

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

Bolt is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’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.