GPU Consultant Engineer

Role Description

Build open source graphics drivers that run on real hardware. You will work directly in the Vulkan driver stack, contributing upstream to Mesa and the Linux DRM subsystem, and solving problems that affect how GPUs are used across the Linux ecosystem.

This isn't just maintenance work. You will be debugging real hardware behaviour, reading GPU specs and kernel internals and writing code that ends up in distributions used by millions of people. The work is technically deep and the feedback loop is direct.

The role combines low-level systems programming with open source collaboration. You will work alongside experienced graphics engineers, develop genuine expertise in how modern GPUs work from the kernel up, and grow into a contributor that the broader open source graphics community knows by name.

Location: Fully remote

Travel: Optional conference attendance

Qualifications

• Vulkan: solid understanding of the core spec; command buffers, render passes, synchronisation, memory management and pipelines. Familiarity with Vulkan validation layers and debugging workflow.
• Basic understanding of GPU hardware concepts: queues, tilers vs IMR, memory hierarchies.
• Linux kernel basics: comfortable reading and navigating kernel code.
• DRM fundamentals: GEM/buffer management, dma-buf/prime buffer sharing, fence and sync objects, GPU job submission paths.
• Mesa architecture awareness: Gallium, driver structure.
• Basic understanding of how userspace drivers interact with kernel.
• C and C++: comfortable with pointer arithmetic, memory management, kernel-style coding.

Requirements

• Git: mailing list patch workflow (not just GitHub PRs).
• Comfortable reading specs and documentation independently.
• Not afraid of large unfamiliar codebases.
• Open source contribution mindset: code review, public communication, upstream first.
• Existing Mesa or kernel patch history.
• Experience with a specific GPU family (ARM/AMD/Intel).
• Python for tooling/scripting.
• Rust programming skills.
• Understanding of KMS fundamentals or Wayland clients.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and location.
• Office setup budget.
• Sabbatical/Retention of Services - after five years continuous service.
• Co-working policy - support for working outside home.
• Wellness assessments - biannual wellbeing assessments with a trained mental health specialist.
• Conference attendance - we cover expenses and encourage speaking opportunities.
• Open source time - contribute to projects you care about.

Company Description

We're committed to building a diverse team and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from people underrepresented in tech.

We evaluate candidates based on skills and contributions, not pedigree. If you're unsure whether you qualify, apply anyway — imposter syndrome is real and you might be exactly who we're looking for.

We recognise that the combination of deep kernel expertise and consulting skills is rare. If you're strong in one area and interested in developing the other, we want to hear from you.