C++ Rendering / Graphics Engineer (DX12)

TL;DR

Middle or Senior C++ Rendering Engineer (DX12): Developing and optimizing advanced real-time graphics systems with an accent on DirectX 12, modern rendering architectures, and latest-generation consoles. Focus on pushing visual quality, performance, and technical robustness of rendering pipelines in high-profile AAA/AA titles.

Location: Remote. Must be based in Canada, Europe, or Ukraine.

Company

Room 8 Group is an end-to-end strategic partner in external game development, providing creative and technical expertise for AAA and AA games across all platforms.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain rendering systems using DirectX 12.
• Optimize GPU and CPU performance for PC and console platforms.
• Work on visual features such as lighting, post-processing, and shading systems.
• Adapt and improve rendering pipelines for different hardware platforms.
• Collaborate closely with technical artists to improve visual workflows.
• Debug rendering issues and ensure visual stability and performance.

Requirements

• Solid professional experience with C++ in a production environment.
• Hands-on experience with DirectX 12.
• Strong understanding of modern rendering concepts: lighting, shadows, post-processing, materials, scene management.
• Experience working with GPU/CPU performance optimization.
• Familiarity with graphics debugging and profiling tools (PIX, RenderDoc, Nsight, etc.).
• Ability to work with large codebases and collaborate within cross-functional teams.
• Good spoken and written English.

Nice to have

• Experience with console graphics development (PS5 / Xbox Series).
• Knowledge of other graphics APIs (Vulkan, Metal).
• Experience with engine-level systems (render graph, resource management, streaming).
• Work with temporal techniques (TAA, upscalers, dynamic resolution, etc.).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive financial reward.
• Challenges working on the projects of the top global game dev publishers.
• Private medical care, paid time off.
• A culture of diversity and inclusion.
• Community of people who understand and share your passion for games.