GPU Driver & Memory Management Architect

GPU Driver & Memory Management Architect

Job Summary

This role is responsible for exploring and developing GPU (and NPU-adjacent) driver architecture with deep ownership of memory management, enabling efficient shared memory utilization across CPU/GPU/NPU. This role ensures architectures and methodologies are scalable across different PCs, identifying and evaluating emerging technologies and partnerships, and aligning these with technology roadmaps and business value. The role will deliver improved GPU/NPU utilization for AI workloads.

The role offers tangible feedback to enhance product quality, while overseeing tracking and reporting of product-related performance metrics. The role leverages functional expertise to shape strategy and policy, facilitating the realization of operational and strategic plans.

Responsibilities

• Architect driver-level memory management (DVMT, shared memory models, WDDM)
• Enable dynamic memory allocation across GPU, CPU, and NPU
• Optimize iGPU performance for AI + graphics hybrid workloads
• Define OS-driver contracts (Windows/Linux)
• Diagnose and resolve memory-related performance bottlenecks
• Partner with IHVs (Intel/AMD/Qualcomm) on driver capabilities and requirements

Education & Experience Recommended

Four-year or Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence. Typically has 10+ years of work experience, preferably in electrical design and tools, software packages, architecture of electronic hardware, or a related field.

Knowledge & Skills

Memory/GPU design, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Debugging, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Architecture, Hardware Design, MATLAB, Mechanical Engineering, New Product Development, Oscilloscope, Physics, Printed Circuit Board, Schematic Capture, Simulations, Systems Design

Cross-Org Skills

Effective Communication, Results Orientation, Learning Agility, Digital Fluency, Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope

Impacts large functions and leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects.

Complexity

Provides highly innovative solutions to complex problems within established policy.

Pay Range

$147,050 to $230,850 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure, 11 paid holidays, additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).