Principal Machine Rendering Programmer

Epic Games; Montreal; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Epic Games is seeking a Principal Machine Learning Rendering Programmer to lead the integration of advanced ML techniques into rendering technology. This role requires strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python, and deep experience with GPU programming and machine learning frameworks. Join a dynamic team at a leading company in real-time entertainment.

Benefits

100% benefits coverage for employees and dependents

Robust mental well-being program

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on development in high-performance rendering systems.
• Deep experience with GPU programming and shader languages.
• Strong background in machine learning applications related to graphics.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement ML-driven enhancements to rendering systems.
• Lead performance tuning and deployment of real-time inference pipelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align technical innovation with production goals.

Skills

C/C++

Python

GPU programming

ML frameworks

Collaboration skills

Job description

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.

Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

ENGINEERING - UNREAL ENGINE What We Do

Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.

What You'll Do

We are seeking a Principal Machine Learning Rendering Programmer to spearhead the integration of advanced ML techniques into our rendering technology. This role is ideal for a highly experienced graphics engineer with a decade or more of hands-on development in high-performance rendering systems, and a proven track record applying machine learning to visual computing challenges. You will be a key part of cross-functional efforts that blend ML and graphics to shape the next generation of real-time visual fidelity and performance.

In this role, you will

• Architect and implement ML-driven enhancements to rendering systems, including denoising, super-resolution, and neural shading.
• Lead performance tuning and deployment of real-time inference pipelines on modern GPU hardware.
• Research and implement generative AI models for content creation and graphics enhancements.
• Collaborate with internal rendering teams and external partners to align technical innovation with production goals.
• Evaluate and prototype emerging ML and graphics technologies, guiding strategic direction and integration into the Unreal Engine roadmap.
• Mentor senior engineers and contribute to high-level planning and architecture reviews across the ML for the graphics domain.

What we’re looking for

• Very strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
• Deep experience with GPU programming (CUDA, DirectX, Metal) and shader languages (HLSL, GLSL)
• Strong experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX.
• Experience optimizing ML models for real-time inference on GPUs.
• Strong proficiency in modern rendering techniques, including real-time ray tracing, post-processing, and denoising algorithms.
• Solid background in machine learning, particularly in applications related to graphics and image processing.
• Experience using the latest generation of rendering programming interfaces (APIs) is a plus
• Ability to adapt your messaging to your audience
• Collaboration skills

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.

ABOUT US

Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.

Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!

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