Graphics Engineer

2K; Middlesbrough; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming studio based in Middlesbrough is seeking a graphics programmer with over 5 years of C++ experience to optimize their in-house rendering tools and console ports. This remote 12-month contract role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse gaming projects with a collaborative and creative team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in C++ and graphics programming.
• Experience with low-level optimization for PC and console.
• Strong debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Work within on our new in-house renderer and tools.
• Implement and optimise console ports of our render backend.
• Polish existing graphics features and optimize shaders.

Skills

Strong knowledge of C++

Graphics programming

Ability to write clear, maintainable, portable code

Tools

D3D12

Vulkan

AGC

Job description

Our Mission

Radical Forge is a Middlesbrough, UK-based developer that has provided co-development services on a range of AAA and indie titles. In 2021, the company created its first original IP, 'Brightpaw', which Rogue Games published on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One/Series S/X, Google, and iOS. The studio is currently working on the much-anticipated silly, physics-based, sandbox farming game, 'Southfield'.

Since its beginnings in 2017, the company has grown to over 60 incredibly talented, collaborative, and creative individuals. We are the sum of our skills, passion, and, most of all, our people. We firmly believe that treating individuals with genuine respect, understanding, and kindness creates a welcoming culture that allows creativity to thrive and for individuals to join together to create games they are genuinely proud of.

Your Mission

• Work within on our new in-house renderer and tools
• Implement and optimise console ports of our render backend
• Polish existing graphics features and optimize shaders
  

Ideal Applicant

• Strong knowledge of C++ and graphics programming (5+ years experience)
• Experience with low level optimization for PC and console
• Passion for graphics programming and staying on top of current techniques
• Ability to write clear, maintainable, portable code
• Must be a self-motivated team player with a strong work ethic and cooperative attitude

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of modern rendering APIs (D3D12, Vulkan, AGC)
• Experience with MMOs, as a player or developer
• Strong debugging skills
• Experience with PlayStation development
  

This role is fully remote.

The role will initially be a 12 month contract with the potential to extend after this.

Interested in the job but don't feel you match the criteria? If you feel passionate about this role or joining the Radical Forge team we would still like to hear from you! We value our company culture, and we’re always looking for creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds to join our team!