Head Graphics Engineer: Rendering for a Space Sandbox

Foundry 42 Ltd. Uk; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester is seeking a Lead Graphics Programmer to drive the rendering technology for a vast sandbox universe. You will own major rendering features, lead a team of graphics programmers, and collaborate with art, design, and engineering to align visuals with technical goals.

Expert-level C++ skills, shader language proficiency, and deep knowledge of 3D rendering are essential as you shape real-time visuals for a next-generation space sim.

Qualifications

• Expert-level C++ skills in a large shared codebase, including architecture, code reviews, and performance-critical systems.
• Strong experience with shader languages and modern graphics APIs.
• Deep knowledge of 3D rendering, 3D math, and optimisation of the complete rendering pipeline.
• Proven experience owning significant graphics or engine-level systems.
• Experience managing engineers, including performance management and career development.
• Strong software debugging skills to effectively track, diagnose and solve complex issues.
• Work well in a cooperative, cross-functional team environment; ability to translate technical jargon to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction of graphics and rendering systems within your domain.
• Drive research and implementation of new cutting-edge graphics technology and tools.
• Own major rendering features and systems from design through to delivery and long-term maintenance.
• Analyse, refactor and improve upon existing graphics technology.
• Manage a team of graphics programmers, including performance reviews, development planning, and day-to-day support.
• Coordinate workload and priorities within the graphics team in collaboration with production and engineering leadership.
• Work closely with art, design, and engineering teams to align visual goals with technical solutions.
• Assist and advise other software developers in use of graphics/rendering features, while debugging and fixing complex problems.
• Profile and optimise the entire rendering pipeline, including lighting and shading components of the game.
• Help define technical standards, workflows, and performance targets for the rendering team.

Skills

C++

Graphics rendering

Shading languages

Graphics APIs

Tools

Shader languages

Graphics APIs

Job description

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester is seeking a Lead Graphics Programmer to drive the rendering technology for a vast sandbox universe. You will own major rendering features, lead a team of graphics programmers, and collaborate with art, design, and engineering to align visuals with technical goals.

Expert-level C++ skills, shader language proficiency, and deep knowledge of 3D rendering are essential as you shape real-time visuals for a next-generation space sim.