Principal Rendering Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Principal Rendering Engineer (C++/Graphics): Designing and implementing high-performance rendering backends for AAA games across PC, consoles, and Mac with an accent on low-level engine code and GPU-driven pipelines. Focus on optimizing frame-time, resolving GPU/CPU bottlenecks, and extending custom C++ architectures.

Location: Fully remote from the UK or the EU

Company

A co-development studio partnering with leading video game studios on custom engines for AAA games, real-time simulation, and XR.

What you will do

• Develop scalable rendering technology to translate artistic visions into shippable products.
• Build and maintain high-performance rendering backends for PC, consoles, and Mac with clean abstractions.
• Profile and resolve deep GPU/CPU bottlenecks, including occupancy, memory pressure, and bandwidth.
• Modernize pipelines using GPU-driven culling, indirect command buffers, and bindless architectures.
• Extend Unreal Engine source and custom C++ architectures.
• Represent the studio through technical white papers and industry presentations.

Requirements

• Proven track record shipping high-performance rendering systems for AAA games, film/VFX, or XR.
• Expertise in modern C++ and shader authoring/debugging (HLSL, MSL, or GLSL).
• Production experience with at least two of Metal, DirectX 12, Vulkan, or GNM/GNMX.
• Deep knowledge of the full pipeline: rasterization, compute, and hardware-accelerated ray tracing.
• Proficiency in PBR, GI, volumetrics, and current GPU-driven pipelines.
• Must be based in the UK or the EU.

Nice to have

• Practical experience with mesh shading pipelines (DX12, Vulkan, Metal).
• Familiarity with Apple Silicon unified memory architectures.
• Experience with shipped ray tracing or heavily compute-driven rendering.
• Extensive experience with Unreal Engine source modifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-friendly environment with flexible core hours.
• Comprehensive support including private medical insurance and mental health coaching via Myndup.
• Strong pension plan and life insurance.
• Generous time off: minimum 25 days holiday, a paid winter break, and 3 volunteering days per year.
• Professional growth through an annual L&D budget, expert talks, and mentoring.