Rendering Programmer (C++)

Location: Remote. The company is headquartered in Bremen, Germany; relocation assistance may be available if applicable.

Company

hirify.global is an independent game and software development studio building soft-body physics vehicle simulation products, including hirify.global.drive and hirify.global.tech.

What you will do

• Improve the proprietary C++ game engine and renderer.
• Develop and maintain rendering features across DirectX 11, DirectX 12, Vulkan, and console APIs.
• Optimize GPU and CPU frame time, memory usage, and rendering performance.
• Investigate GPU vendor, driver, and hardware-specific issues across player hardware.
• Work with artists and technical artists to bring visual goals into real-time applications.
• Own long-term projects, assist with build systems and continuous integration, and guide developers through reviews and mentorship.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience with C++ programming and real-time rendering.
• Experience creating or modifying rendering code in a custom or proprietary engine.
• Experience with multithreading primitives, parallel command recording, and at least one modern graphics API such as DirectX 12, Vulkan, or a console equivalent.
• Shader authoring experience with HLSL or GLSL, including compute shaders.
• Strong knowledge of rendering pipelines, GPU hardware, memory management, optimization, linear algebra, geometry, and color spaces.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience developing a custom engine or renderer.
• Console development and multi-backend graphics abstraction experience.
• Shader compilation and cross-compilation knowledge, including DXC and SPIR-V.
• Linux programming and scripting, CI troubleshooting, and library integration experience.
• VR rendering experience and willingness to mentor developers or conduct code reviews.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours in an international, remote-first team.
• Language courses and a talent development program with training, seminars, and conferences.
• Personal development support, including feedback, leadership, and conflict-engagement programs.
• Parental leave and an employee assistance program.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

Hiring process

• Introductory call with HR.
• Technical interview with the Lead Game Engine Programmer and Lead Rendering Programmer.
• Final stakeholder interview.