Principal Engineer (Rendering / Graphics + Core) (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Principal Engineer (Rendering / Graphics + Core) (Gamedev): Developing and optimizing high-performance run-time graphics and core engine features for a new IP with an accent on GPU hardware architecture and real-time rendering. Focus on solving complex architectural core engine problems and implementing low-level Unreal Engine modifications.

Location: Remote (Global). Working hours predominantly aligned to Pacific Standard Time (PST).

Salary: $190,000 – $210,000 USD per year

Company

A small, empathetic development team focused on building a high-performance new IP.

What you will do

• Own the run-time graphics and rendering code for the title.
• Write C++ and a custom scripting language to modify or create low-level Unreal Engine features.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure the game looks and runs optimally.
• Contribute to all areas of code as part of a strong generalist engineering team.
• Provide feedback and ideas to enrich the game world and the new IP.
• Help foster an inclusive and collaborative development culture.

Requirements

• Significant experience with Unreal Engine.
• 5+ years of experience in rendering and graphics for real-time engines.
• Strong understanding of modern real-time 3D rendering and GPU hardware architecture.
• Subject matter expertise in another engineering area (Audio, Animation, Physics, Networking etc.) on a shipped title.
• Ability to independently implement large changes and self-manage.

Nice to have

• Proactive communication skills, capable of discussing deep technical details with engineers and presenting ideas to non-coders.
• Experience taking a project from a blank slate through prototyping and polishing to a shipped game.

Culture & Benefits

• Profit sharing and company equity for all employees regardless of location.
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401k retirement program (for US employees).
• Flexible work hours, flexible PTO, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave and employer-sponsored life insurance.
• Strict policy against crunch or encouraged overtime.