Senior Unreal Rendering Lead – AAA Games

NBCUniversal; Quebec; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Lead Rendering Programmer to define, build, and guide Unreal Engine‑based rendering for AAA titles. You will provide technical leadership for rendering architecture while collaborating with Art, Engine, Gameplay, and Production to meet visual goals and platform constraints.

The role combines hands‑on development with mentorship, owning rendering systems, and setting long‑term technical direction.

Qualifications

• Expertise in C++ and Unreal Engine rendering pipelines.
• Minimum 8+ years in game programming or related field.
• Experience leading rendering teams and complex features.
• Strong collaboration with Art, Tech Art, and Eng teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of core rendering systems and features within Unreal Engine.
• Define and maintain rendering architecture, standards, and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on development for complex rendering features.
• Mentor rendering programmers through code reviews and guidance.
• Oversee rendering performance and scalability across platforms.
• Drive optimization and coordinate improvements across subsystems.

Skills

C++ expert

Unreal Engine

Rendering systems

Mentoring

Team leadership

Tools

Perforce

Git

Shader tools

Job description

NBCUniversal is seeking a Lead Rendering Programmer to define, build, and guide Unreal Engine‑based rendering for AAA titles. You will provide technical leadership for rendering architecture while collaborating with Art, Engine, Gameplay, and Production to meet visual goals and platform constraints.

The role combines hands‑on development with mentorship, owning rendering systems, and setting long‑term technical direction.