Software Development Engineer (Graphics & Performance)

Randstad Digital Americas is focused on enhancing gaming performance, and they are seeking a Software Development Engineer specialized in graphics. The role involves triaging and analyzing DirectX 12 games to improve graphics drivers and runtimes for the Xbox ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

• Triage and diagnose DirectX 12 game performance issues across Windows and Linux
• Capture and analyze GPU/CPU traces using industry-standard tools like PIX and RGP
• Identify performance bottlenecks such as shader occupancy, synchronization issues, and memory bandwidth
• Collaborate with driver engineers to validate fixes and confirm performance improvements

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience in Software Engineering with a focus on Graphics
• Strong knowledge of GPU Architecture and the DirectX 12 graphics pipeline
• Proficiency with profiling tools (PIX, GPUView, or vendor-specific profilers)
• Ability to read and reason about performance-sensitive C/C++ code
• Experience with shader languages (HLSL, SPIRV) and ISA
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) for automated testing
• Comfort working in both Windows and Linux environments