Senior Rendering Engineer (Unreal Engine 5)

TL;DR

Senior Rendering Engineer (Unreal Engine 5): Developing and optimizing custom rendering techniques for AAA games with an accent on Unreal Engine 5 pipeline modification and high-performance graphics. Focus on solving complex technical bottlenecks, implementing photorealistic visual features, and collaborating across global studio locations.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Brno, Prague (Czech Republic), or Brighton (UK)

Company

Hangar 13 is an internal hirify.global development studio crafting narrative-rich AAA gaming experiences across major platforms.

What you will do

• Advance and optimize the Unreal Engine 5 rendering pipeline to meet performance and artistic goals.
• Collaborate with Lighting, Environment, and Tech Art teams to eliminate pipeline bottlenecks.
• Research and implement high-end, photorealistic graphics techniques for characters and environments.
• Maintain and improve a large, multi-platform codebase using C++.
• Identify technical risks and proactively develop solutions for the rendering pipeline.
• Communicate technical designs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Significant experience in real-time computer graphics, shaders, and engine development.
• Advanced knowledge of C++ and multi-threaded programming.
• Strong understanding of modern rendering techniques, 3D math, and linear algebra.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• Shipped one or more AAA game titles on multiple platforms.
• Deep experience with Unreal Engine 5 or proprietary engines.
• Hands-on familiarity with console profiling and debugging tools like RenderDoc or PIX.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on creatively challenging AAA projects.
• Diverse and welcoming international team environment.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations.
• Collaborative work culture across multiple global studio locations.