Senior Graphic Programmer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior Graphic Programmer (Game Development): Driving the implementation and optimization of a game engine's core rendering systems with an accent on building performant, scalable graphics features across multiple platforms. Focus on prototyping, developing, and refining graphical features, optimizing rendering pipelines, and evaluating performance and memory implications.

Location: Office-based in Chengdu, China

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in gaming, creating original and memorable gaming experiences from major franchises like Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, and Just Dance.

What you will do

• Prototype, develop, and refine graphical features within a proprietary engine for deployment across multiple target platforms.
• Analyze and optimize the rendering pipeline and graphics algorithms for console platforms (e.g., PlayStation, Xbox, Switch) and PC.
• Evaluate the performance and memory implications of various rendering techniques to inform architectural decisions.
• Design and implement debugging tools to support graphics development and art integration workflows.
• Collaborate closely with client teams to gather requirements, define technical roadmaps, and prioritize improvements.
• Continuously research and integrate relevant new techniques and create clear technical documentation.

Requirements

• Mastery of C++, with a strong foundation in C/C# and Object-Oriented Programming principles.
• Proven experience in multithreaded programming and low-level memory optimization.
• Deep, practical knowledge of modern graphics APIs (DirectX 11/12, Vulkan, OpenGL) and shader languages (HLSL/GLSL).
• Expertise in 3D mathematics, contemporary rendering algorithms, and performance-critical data structures.
• Rigorous focus on code quality, performance (CPU/GPU), and memory efficiency, writing clean, maintainable, and portable production code.
• Ability to diagnose issues across engines, dependencies, and middleware, proposing and implementing effective technical solutions.
• Experience in analyzing requirements, identifying technical risks, and presenting solution options with clear trade-off analysis.
• Hands-on experience with console development (Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, etc.).
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with a global leader in gaming and contribute to original and memorable gaming experiences.
• Be part of a diverse team passionate about innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries.
• Contribute to major hirify.global brands and cutting-edge technology driving a “games as a service” ethos.
• Opportunity for professional development and knowledge sharing.