Principal Engine & Graphics Engineer – Gaming AI

Microsoft; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 142,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to design and optimize rendering systems and graphics pipelines for interactive experiences. You will develop core engine systems while collaborating with talented teams to advance innovative technologies and tools. This position requires extensive experience in shader programming and the graphics pipeline, with a strong focus on performance and scalability in applications.

Qualifications

• 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including C, C++, C#, or TypeScript.
• Deep understanding of the graphics pipeline and shader languages.
• Experience developing engine systems and rendering pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize rendering systems, graphics pipelines, and engine features.
• Develop runtime features and build core engine systems.
• Partner with engineers, designers, and AI teams for seamless integration.

Skills

Shader programming

Performance profiling

Real-time rendering techniques

Graphics pipeline understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field

Tools

TypeScript

WebGL

WebGPU

HLSL

GLSL

WGSL

C

C++

C#

Job description

Responsibilities (Text Only)

- Design and optimize rendering systems, graphics pipelines, and engine features for cross-platform interactive experiences. - Develop runtime features such as lighting, shading, animation systems, and post-processing effects with performance and scalability in mind. - Build core engine systems including scene management, entity-component frameworks, asset streaming, and scripting interfaces. - Partner with other engineers, designers, and AI teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment across tools and runtime. - Prototype and evaluate emerging graphics and engine technologies for their relevance to current and future needs. - Write clean, efficient, maintainable code using technologies such as TypeScript, WebGL, WebGPU, WGSL, and GLSL. - Contribute to architectural decisions and provide mentorship across the engineering team.

Qualifications (Text Only)

Required/Minimum Qualifications (RQs/MQs) - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, or TypeScript - OR equivalent experience. - 6+ years of experience developing engine systems and rendering pipelines in games or interactive applications. - 3+ years of experience developing in shader languages like HLSL, GLSL, or WGSL. - 1+ years of experience in performance profiling, content pipelines, and low-level systems. Preferred Qualifications - Deep understanding of the graphics pipeline, real-time rendering techniques, and shader programming. - Familiarity with mobile and web graphics technologies such as WebGL, WebGPU, or Metal. - Experience shipping games or runtime systems on mobile or web platforms. - Exposure to AI or machine learning integration in rendering or engine contexts. - Familiarity with building editors, visual tools, or creator-facing runtime systems. - A passion for enabling creators and shaping the future of interactive experiences. Software Engineering IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across Canada is CAD $142,400 - CAD $257,500 per year. Find additional pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 11, 2025. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a requestvia the Accommodation request form. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.