$150,000 - $220,000 USD yearly
Research rendering algorithms and hardware-based ray tracing models for graphics architecture.
About the role
The Graphics R&D Engineer researches rendering algorithms, evaluates competitive approaches, and translates research concepts into computationally efficient models. The role focuses on hardware-based ray tracing, performance modeling, and defining system requirements in collaboration with hardware architects.
What you'll do
- Perform in-depth research and analysis on preexisting rendering algorithms.
- Translate rendering concepts into discrete, computationally friendly models.
- Conduct competitive analysis across tools, algorithms, and performance benchmarks, reporting findings to leadership.
- Collaborate with the Hardware Architect to define PoC features and systems requirements.
- Provide performance estimations and benchmarking data throughout the project lifecycle.
What you'll need
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with a strong focus on algorithms and scientific computing.
- Proficiency in advanced calculus, discrete mathematics, and modeling of physical phenomena.
- Programming experience in C, C++, and Python.
- Demonstrated experience in computer graphics, rendering algorithms, and hardware-based ray tracing.
- Ability to articulate research findings to both technical and non-technical leadership.
Skills: ray tracing, rendering algorithms, hardware architecture, performance modeling, C++, benchmarking
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This role has been open 19 days — well below the 79-day median for SoC/Chip Architecture roles.
SoC/Chip Architecture · SOC Architecture
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Open roles in category
485
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Median days open
79 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
$230k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Bolt Graphics | All employers we track in this specialty (485 roles · 67 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 8 | 485 |
| Open roles in the wider Digital Design & Verification family | 16 | 3525 · 120 employers |
| Median days open | 124 d | 79 d (+45 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $230k |
Skills observed across this category: ray tracing, rendering algorithms, hardware architecture, performance modeling, C++, benchmarking
Who's hiring in this category
- Qualcomm · 78 open roles · median 88 d
- NVIDIA · 67 open roles · median 81 d
- AMD · 39 open roles · median 68 d
- Arm Holdings · 29 open roles · median 11 d
- Apple · 28 open roles · median 12 d
- Micron Technology · 20 open roles · median 111 d
How we counted: 485 open SoC/Chip Architecture (SOC Architecture) roles from 67 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 8 Nov 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Digital Design & Verification family row. Figures refresh nightly.
