Graphics Engineer

Radical Forge; Middlesbrough; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AAA game development company seeks a remote Graphics Programmer to work on innovative projects. This role focuses on designing and optimizing graphics features and requires strong C++ skills, along with a passion for gaming and graphics technology. Join a creative team dedicated to producing high-quality gaming experiences, with opportunities for personal growth and a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years game industry programming experience.
• Passion for graphics programming and advanced techniques.
• Strong knowledge of graphics programming models like HLSL.

Responsibilities

• Design, research, schedule, and implement rendering features.
• Optimize and polish existing graphics features.
• Troubleshoot rendering problems and maintain systems.

Skills

C++

Graphics Engine Programming

Shader Programming

3D Math

Debugging

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience

Tools

D3D12

Vulkan

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 closely with artists and engineers to design, research, schedule and implement rendering features
• Help optimise and polish existing graphics features
• Finding solutions to rendering problems and maintaining our current systems
• Work within on our graphics engine and tools
  
  
  

Ideal Applicant

• 3+ years game industry programming experience
• Strong knowledge of C++, graphics engine & shader programming models & dedicated languages such as HLSL
• Familiarity with global lighting methods, dynamic lighting, shadow rendering and similar concepts
• 3D math skills
• 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
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of rendering APIs (D3D12, Vulkan)
• Experience with MMOs, as a player or developer
• Strong debugging skills
  
  
  

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!