GPU Software Engineer

GPU Software Engineer

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Sector: Media & Video Technology

The Opportunity

Are you someone who thrives on seeing your code move swiftly from concept to customer deployment? Do you believe in a “right first time” mindset and want to play a foundational role in cutting-edge video technology?

We're working with a client that is pioneering next-generation video compression and AI-driven media solutions. They are looking for a GPU Software Engineer to transform high-level research into high-performance GPU compute solutions that are production-ready and customer-facing. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to the growth of an ambitious company shaping the future of data and video processing.

What You'll Do

• Architect and develop GPU-accelerated encoder implementations using C++ and compute APIs like Vulkan for deployment across platforms (Windows, Linux, iOS, Android).
• Translate conceptual, mathematical R&D into scalable, high-quality production code.
• Contribute to and improve existing C/C++/Python codebases for codec development.
• Integrate with open-source and commercial third-party libraries.
• Author clear technical documentation, including APIs, SDK integration guides, and specifications.
• Support external teams in integrating the company’s SDKs into their own systems.
• Benchmark, profile, and validate high-performance signal processing components.
• Take personal ownership of design accuracy, prioritization, and estimation of your development tasks.

What You Bring

• Strong C/C++ development skills, with proven experience building and scaling performance-critical software.
• Proficiency in modern GPU compute APIs such as Vulkan, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with video processing pipelines or other high-throughput, performance-sensitive systems.
• A degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• A self-motivated approach with a willingness to quickly learn new technologies and solve complex challenges.
• Ability to balance technical excellence with commercial priorities and delivery timelines.
• Passion for innovation and solving real-world problems through code.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with video compression standards such as MPEG-2, H.264, or HEVC.
• Background in DirectX development.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, modular development, and testing frameworks like GoogleTest or CPPUnit.
• Familiarity with unit, functional, and integration testing in production environments.

Why This Role Stands Out

You’ll be joining a team that sits at the intersection of research and real-world application — bringing deep-science IP and advanced engineering into the hands of customers across industries including media, entertainment, gaming, security, and aerospace.

You’ll also be contributing to a culture that’s passionate about technical excellence, embraces diverse perspectives, and values individuals who bring a DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging) mindset to their work — something our client is proud to champion as a differentiator in the industry.

Interested?

If you're excited by solving tough engineering challenges and making an impact in the evolving world of video and data compression, we’d love to hear from you.