Senior Rendering Software Engineer (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Senior Rendering Software Engineer (Unreal Engine): Designing and optimizing real-time rendering systems for a next-generation sports franchise with an accent on visual quality, performance, and scalability. Focus on implementing high-fidelity graphics features, optimizing for current-gen consoles and PCs, and building efficient art pipelines.

Location: Burnaby or Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Salary: CAD $114,300 – $169,140 per year

Company

hirify.global Sports Lab is a new stand-alone studio focused on pushing game development boundaries to create a groundbreaking sports franchise.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and optimize real-time rendering systems and features within Unreal Engine.
• Own features from R&D and prototyping through production, balancing visual quality with performance and memory.
• Collaborate with artists and designers to deliver high-quality rendering features and content workflows.
• Build tools and pipelines to help art teams integrate high-quality assets into the game.
• Optimize systems for current-generation consoles and high-end PCs, including GPU/CPU profiling and frame-time analysis.
• Mentor other rendering engineers and contribute to the overall technical architecture.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional game development experience shipping AAA-quality rendering features.
• Strong Unreal Engine experience with a focus on avoiding unnecessary engine divergence.
• Deep understanding of current-generation console constraints, GPU profiling, and memory budgets.
• Advanced 3D math skills and knowledge of real-time rendering algorithms.
• Experience with PBR materials, shader development, lighting, and post-processing.
• Strong cross-disciplinary collaboration and communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with UE5 Nanite and Lumen or similar virtualized geometry and GI technologies.
• Experience with crowd-heavy or character-heavy game titles.
• Passion for playing or watching sports.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, financial, and corporate benefits package.
• Potential for bonuses and equity awards for regular roles.
• Opportunity to work in a new studio environment pushing the boundaries of the industry.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.