Senior Rendering Engineer - Unreal Graphics Specialist

Cloud Chamber; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Chamber is seeking a Senior Graphics Programmer to advance Unreal Engine 5 rendering and shader development for BioShock-inspired projects. You will work with a cross-disciplinary team to implement new rendering techniques, optimize performance, and integrate third-party tools to enhance content pipelines.

Ideal candidates have a strong C/C++ background, experience shipping AAA titles, and a track record in senior rendering roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• 5+ years industry or related experience.
• Experience shipping at least one AAA console and/or PC game.
• Previous experience working in a senior role as a Graphics or Rendering Programmer.
• Strong C/C++ experience.
• Experience with modern GPUs and low level graphics APIs on the latest generation of gaming platforms.
• Experience using graphics debugging tools and performance profiling.
• Strong understanding and familiarity with current Unreal Engine technology desired.
• Exposure to third-party tools like Houdini, Substance Painter, and Z-Brush in terms of how they can function in a graphics pipeline is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative technical solutions based on concept art and art direction.
• Translate Art direction into rendering code, shaders and systems.
• Create new tools and efficient pipelines for content production.
• Debug visual and performance issues related to rendering.
• Effectively communicate with artists towards performant solutions.
• Actively improve skill sets and abilities by keeping aware of industry trends, and learn new techniques.

Skills

C/C++

Unreal Engine

GPU APIs

Graphics debugging tools

Performance profiling

Rendering pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Houdini

Substance Painter

Z-Brush

Job description

Cloud Chamber is seeking a Senior Graphics Programmer to advance Unreal Engine 5 rendering and shader development for BioShock-inspired projects. You will work with a cross-disciplinary team to implement new rendering techniques, optimize performance, and integrate third-party tools to enhance content pipelines.

Ideal candidates have a strong C/C++ background, experience shipping AAA titles, and a track record in senior rendering roles.