Kforce has a client that is seeking a Linux Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Engineer in Reston, VA. Roles and Responsibilities: * GPU 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 * Operating 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 * Hardware 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 * CUDA (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 * Performance 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