Expert Rendering Engineer (Unreal Engine 5)

TL;DR

Expert Rendering Engineer (Unreal Engine 5): Architecting and developing core rendering features for Cyberpunk 2 with an accent on GPU usage, performance optimization, and shaping the game's rendering foundation. Focus on designing solutions to meet visual identity goals, improving shared engine technology, and debugging engine and game issues across platforms.

Location: This job can be fully remote within specified US states (CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, KY, MD, MA, MN, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, WA, WI) or hybrid/in-office in Boston, MA.

Salary: $168,200–$257,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global is a company dedicated to creating revolutionary, story-driven RPGs, focusing on deep player experiences and recognized for rendering innovation.

What you will do

• Architect and implement engine enhancements to meet performance and functionality requirements.
• Identify and design solutions for rendering limitations in Unreal Engine 5 to support visual identity.
• Collaborate with art teams to create tools and technologies that bring dynamism to game worlds.
• Improve and maintain shared engine technology across multiple company projects and teams.
• Debug and resolve engine and game issues, ensuring stability and performance.
• Optimize memory usage, GPU and CPU workloads, and rendering performance across platforms.
• Mentor programmers and provide technical guidance to the team.

Requirements

• Extensive professional experience in game development with a significant focus on rendering architecture.
• Experience contributing to a shipped game project in a production environment.
• Experience developing for consoles (e.g., Xbox, PlayStation) and PC platforms.
• Strong proficiency in C++.
• Strong experience with GPU-driven rendering pipeline techniques.
• Deep understanding of data structures, streaming workflows, and multithreaded programming.
• Experience with low-level GPU profiling, debugging, and optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical challenges and deliver effective solutions.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, proactive approach to teamwork.

Nice to have

• Experience shipping a console title using Unreal Engine.
• Understanding of machine learning–based rendering fundamentals.
• Experience working on visually ambitious game projects.
• Familiarity with memory management and platform-specific optimizations.
• Experience collaborating with GPU or platform partners.
• Experience presenting technical topics internally or at industry events.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, vision, and mental healthcare.
• 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, and 12 calendar holidays per year.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Lifestyle Spending Account ($100 per month for fitness, wellness, internet, etc.).
• Menstrual leave and support network for working parents (RED Parents Network).
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for internal workshops, knowledge-sharing, online tutorials, and e-learning.
• Dog-friendly office in Boston and a truly international working environment.