Principal Software Engineer - A2G GPU & Graphics Systems (Onsite)
RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA
•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer with deep experience in GPU, graphics, and embedded real-time systems for the Next Generation A2G Graphics Driver software development program. You will lead architecture, development, and verification of Khronos-based graphics APIs (OpenGL SC, Vulkan SC) and GPU driver stacks within the VxWorks RTOS. This role requires strong hardware/software systems knowledge, technical leadership, and experience delivering safety-critical aerospace software.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience implementing OpenGL SC, Vulkan SC, or extensions on VxWorks platforms.
- Deep knowledge of GPU architecture, shader compilers, multi-core systems, hypervisors, and BSP development.
- Experience with bootloader design and embedded startup flows.
- Strong C/C++ and safety-critical development experience.
- Expertise in DO-178 compliant development flows.
Responsibilities
- Lead architecture and design of graphics APIs (OpenGL SC, Vulkan SC) for VxWorks-based aerospace systems.
- Drive development of GPU drivers, memory systems, command pipelines, and rendering flows.
- Develop and optimize shaders (GLSL, SPIR-V) for deterministic real-time operation.
- Lead GPU subsystem integration exclusively within VxWorks environments.
- Resolve advanced hardware/software integration issues involving timing, startup sequencing, synchronization, and device configuration.
- Guide DO-178 certification activities and ensure compliance.
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver graphics, display, and compute capabilities.
- Recommend improvements to tools, processes, and engineering methodologies.
- Conduct system-level research and collaborate with hardware engineers on display architecture.
- Analyze system requirements and user needs to define software solutions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
