Expert Graphics Engineer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Expert Graphics Engineer (Game Development): Designing, implementing, and optimizing high-performance graphics systems for an open-world multiplayer game with an accent on advanced rendering, shaders, and graphical enhancements. Focus on building custom rendering tech within a third-party engine, troubleshooting GPU-related issues, and ensuring efficiency and scalability.

Location: This job can be hybrid/in-office in Boston, MA, United States, or fully remote. Remote roles are restricted to specific US states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin.

Salary: $168 200 - $257 000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global creates revolutionary, story-driven RPGs, working on a multiplayer game set in the Witcher universe.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and optimize rendering systems for high visual fidelity.
• Build and maintain custom rendering technology within a third-party engine.
• Collaborate with art and tech art teams to create efficient tools and workflows.
• Develop innovative rendering approaches for large-scale, open-world environments.
• Debug and enhance existing graphics systems to improve performance and memory usage.
• Partner with the Lead Graphics Engineer to support team growth and technical guidance.

Requirements

• 10+ years in game development, with at least 5 years focused on graphics programming.
• Experience on AAA console titles, especially using Unreal Engine.
• Proficiency in C++ with deep understanding of graphics programming.
• Strong knowledge of rendering techniques, shaders, ray tracing, and GPU/CPU architecture.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve GPU-related crashes and performance issues.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5, ideally with a shipped title.
• Familiarity with low-level graphics APIs (DirectX12, Vulkan) and tools like RenderDoc or Pix.
• Solid multithreaded programming skills.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize performance at a low level.

Nice to have

• Experience implementing virtual geometry and global illumination techniques.
• Hands-on experience with hardware ray tracing.
• Familiarity with platform-specific memory management and optimizations.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental) and free mental health support.
• Paid leave: 26 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 12 calendar holidays per year.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Lifestyle Spending Account ($100 per month for wellness, internet, home office, learning, etc.).
• Menstrual leave and RED Parents Network support.
• Flexible working hours.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses for professional growth.
• Dog-friendly Boston office and international working environment.