{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"57c7787721a77ef069a7925b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/57c7787721a77ef069a7925b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/57c7787721a77ef069a7925b","title":"Linux GPU Engineer","description":"Required Security Clearance:\nTop Secret/SCI\nCity:\nBethesda\nState/Territory:\nMaryland\nTravel:\nNone\nPotential for Teleworking:\nNo\nSchedule:\nFull Time\nDoD 8570 IAT Requirement:\nIAT II (Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)\nDoD 8570 IAM Requirement:\nNone\nDoD 8570 IASAE Requirement:\nNone\nDoD CSSP Requirement:\nNone\nLast Updated:\n8/22/24 11:01 AM\nRequisition ID:\n169241\nUS Citizenship Required?:\nYes\nBase-2 Solutions is looking for a highly skilled Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Engineer with a deep understanding of operating systems, hardware, and extensive knowledge of the GPU industry, particularly in the context of Linux-based systems. As a GPU Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing GPUs for various applications, with a strong emphasis on seamless integration with operating systems and hardware. Your expertise will contribute to advancing GPU technology and its efficient utilization in diverse fields.\nJob Description\nGPU Architecture and Design: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to define, develop, and optimize GPU architectures, ensuring they meet stringent performance, power efficiency, and feature requirements. Leverage industry insights to drive design decisions. Ensure that GPU designs and integrations are not only optimized for Linux but are also adaptable to other operating systems.\nOperating System Integration: Work closely with operating system developers to ensure smooth GPU integration with Linux-based systems. Optimize GPU drivers for compatibility, performance, and reliability in a Linux environment. Provide regular maintenance and updates to ensure continued compatibility.\nHardware Expertise: Contribute to the design and development of GPU hardware, providing insights into hardware architecture to ensure efficient interaction with software components. Maintain and update hardware designs as needed.\nCUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture) /OpenCL (Open Computing Language) Programming: Develop and optimize applications using CUDA or OpenCL, harnessing the full potential of GPU hardware for parallel processing, high-performance computing, and machine learning on Linux platforms. Maintain and update software for optimal performance.\nPerformance Analysis: Analyze GPU performance, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance performance across various applications in Linux, addressing both hardware and software considerations. Regularly monitor and improve performance.\nGPU Tooling: Create and maintain debugging tools, profiling utilities, and performance analysis software tailored for Linux systems to facilitate efficient GPU development and troubleshooting. Keep tools up-to-date and functional.\nPower Efficiency: Work on power management techniques to optimize GPU power consumption, ensuring efficient operation on both mobile and desktop Linux platforms. Continuously assess and enhance power efficiency strategies.\nTesting and Validation: Design and execute tests to validate GPU performance and functionality on Linux, including stress testing, benchmarking, and debugging to ensure robust operation. Maintain and expand the testing suite.\nDocumentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architectural specifications, code documentation, and Linux-specific best practices for GPU development. Keep documentation up-to-date with changes and improvements.\nIndustry Insight: Stay updated on the latest trends, innovations, and competitive landscapes within the GPU industry, contributing to research efforts and proposing Linux-specific approaches to GPU design and optimization. Share regular updates and insights with the team.\nRequired Skills and Experience\nBachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.\n10+ years of relevant systems engineering experience.\nProven experience in GPU architecture design, and GPU performance optimization.\nExpertise in operating system integration for Linux.\nStrong understanding of computer hardware architecture, particularly as it relates to Linux systems.\nKnowledge of parallel computing, graphics algorithms, and real-time rendering in Linux environments.\nFamiliarity with GPU debugging tools and profiling software for Linux.\nExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate within a team.\nStrong communication skills for conveying technical information in a Linux context.\nProficiency with scripting languages such as Python or BASH.\nProficiency with automation tools such Ansible, Puppet, Salt, Terraform, etc.\nDesired Skills and Experience\nPublished research or contributions in the GPU industry, especially related to Linux.\nExperience with machine learning and neural network frameworks on GPUs in Linux.\nKnowledge of GPU virtualization, cloud computing, and emerging Linux-based technologies in the field.\nProficiency in programming languages such as GPU-specific languages.\nExperience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).\nExperience with Prometheus/Grafana for monitoring.\nKnowledge of distributed resource scheduling systems [Slurm (preferred), LSF, etc.]\nFamiliarity with CUDA and managing GPU-accelerated computing systems.\nBasic knowledge of deep learning frameworks and algorithms.\nPay & Benefit Highlights\nCompensation\nAbove market fixed salary or hourly pay.\nUp to $10,000 bonus for each referral.\nAdditional bonuses for exceptional performance, assisting with business development and company growth.\nHealth\n100% paid premiums for health insurance. Choose from over 80 gold-level medical plans from Aetna, CareFirst, Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare. Choose from PPO, EPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible.\nHSA and FSA options.\n100% paid premiums for dental insurance.\n100% paid premiums for vision insurance.\nIncome Protection\n100% paid premiums for short-term disability.\n100% paid premiums for long-term disability.\n100% paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment.\n100% paid premiums for life insurance with a $200,000 max benefit.\nRetirement\n8% company contribution to 401k with immediate vesting.\n401k pre-tax and Roth options.\nLeave\nUp to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).\n11 days of paid floating holidays.\nWork-Life Balance\nFlexible work schedules including flex time and compressed work period.\nRemote work including partial or fully remote (contract and project-dependent).\nView our detailed Pay & Benefits\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nBase-2 Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.","company":"Base2 Solutions","rawCompany":"base2 solutions","city":"Bethesda","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:24:29.689Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2061.00","title":"Computer Hardware Engineers","slug":"computer-hardware-engineers"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"334111","title":"Electronic Computer Manufacturing","slug":"electronic-computer-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Linux GPU Engineer","description":"Required Security Clearance:\nTop Secret/SCI\nCity:\nBethesda\nState/Territory:\nMaryland\nTravel:\nNone\nPotential for Teleworking:\nNo\nSchedule:\nFull Time\nDoD 8570 IAT Requirement:\nIAT II (Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)\nDoD 8570 IAM Requirement:\nNone\nDoD 8570 IASAE Requirement:\nNone\nDoD CSSP Requirement:\nNone\nLast Updated:\n8/22/24 11:01 AM\nRequisition ID:\n169241\nUS Citizenship Required?:\nYes\nBase-2 Solutions is looking for a highly skilled Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Engineer with a deep understanding of operating systems, hardware, and extensive knowledge of the GPU industry, particularly in the context of Linux-based systems. As a GPU Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing GPUs for various applications, with a strong emphasis on seamless integration with operating systems and hardware. Your expertise will contribute to advancing GPU technology and its efficient utilization in diverse fields.\nJob Description\nGPU Architecture and Design: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to define, develop, and optimize GPU architectures, ensuring they meet stringent performance, power efficiency, and feature requirements. Leverage industry insights to drive design decisions. Ensure that GPU designs and integrations are not only optimized for Linux but are also adaptable to other operating systems.\nOperating System Integration: Work closely with operating system developers to ensure smooth GPU integration with Linux-based systems. Optimize GPU drivers for compatibility, performance, and reliability in a Linux environment. Provide regular maintenance and updates to ensure continued compatibility.\nHardware Expertise: Contribute to the design and development of GPU hardware, providing insights into hardware architecture to ensure efficient interaction with software components. Maintain and update hardware designs as needed.\nCUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture) /OpenCL (Open Computing Language) Programming: Develop and optimize applications using CUDA or OpenCL, harnessing the full potential of GPU hardware for parallel processing, high-performance computing, and machine learning on Linux platforms. Maintain and update software for optimal performance.\nPerformance Analysis: Analyze GPU performance, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance performance across various applications in Linux, addressing both hardware and software considerations. Regularly monitor and improve performance.\nGPU Tooling: Create and maintain debugging tools, profiling utilities, and performance analysis software tailored for Linux systems to facilitate efficient GPU development and troubleshooting. Keep tools up-to-date and functional.\nPower Efficiency: Work on power management techniques to optimize GPU power consumption, ensuring efficient operation on both mobile and desktop Linux platforms. Continuously assess and enhance power efficiency strategies.\nTesting and Validation: Design and execute tests to validate GPU performance and functionality on Linux, including stress testing, benchmarking, and debugging to ensure robust operation. Maintain and expand the testing suite.\nDocumentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architectural specifications, code documentation, and Linux-specific best practices for GPU development. Keep documentation up-to-date with changes and improvements.\nIndustry Insight: Stay updated on the latest trends, innovations, and competitive landscapes within the GPU industry, contributing to research efforts and proposing Linux-specific approaches to GPU design and optimization. Share regular updates and insights with the team.\nRequired Skills and Experience\nBachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.\n10+ years of relevant systems engineering experience.\nProven experience in GPU architecture design, and GPU performance optimization.\nExpertise in operating system integration for Linux.\nStrong understanding of computer hardware architecture, particularly as it relates to Linux systems.\nKnowledge of parallel computing, graphics algorithms, and real-time rendering in Linux environments.\nFamiliarity with GPU debugging tools and profiling software for Linux.\nExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate within a team.\nStrong communication skills for conveying technical information in a Linux context.\nProficiency with scripting languages such as Python or BASH.\nProficiency with automation tools such Ansible, Puppet, Salt, Terraform, etc.\nDesired Skills and Experience\nPublished research or contributions in the GPU industry, especially related to Linux.\nExperience with machine learning and neural network frameworks on GPUs in Linux.\nKnowledge of GPU virtualization, cloud computing, and emerging Linux-based technologies in the field.\nProficiency in programming languages such as GPU-specific languages.\nExperience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).\nExperience with Prometheus/Grafana for monitoring.\nKnowledge of distributed resource scheduling systems [Slurm (preferred), LSF, etc.]\nFamiliarity with CUDA and managing GPU-accelerated computing systems.\nBasic knowledge of deep learning frameworks and algorithms.\nPay & Benefit Highlights\nCompensation\nAbove market fixed salary or hourly pay.\nUp to $10,000 bonus for each referral.\nAdditional bonuses for exceptional performance, assisting with business development and company growth.\nHealth\n100% paid premiums for health insurance. Choose from over 80 gold-level medical plans from Aetna, CareFirst, Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare. Choose from PPO, EPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible.\nHSA and FSA options.\n100% paid premiums for dental insurance.\n100% paid premiums for vision insurance.\nIncome Protection\n100% paid premiums for short-term disability.\n100% paid premiums for long-term disability.\n100% paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment.\n100% paid premiums for life insurance with a $200,000 max benefit.\nRetirement\n8% company contribution to 401k with immediate vesting.\n401k pre-tax and Roth options.\nLeave\nUp to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).\n11 days of paid floating holidays.\nWork-Life Balance\nFlexible work schedules including flex time and compressed work period.\nRemote work including partial or fully remote (contract and project-dependent).\nView our detailed Pay & Benefits\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nBase-2 Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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