Senior Graphics Engineer, Shader Systems

Unity Software Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock ownership

Retirement plan

Generous vacation

Job summary

Unity Technologies is seeking a Senior Graphics Engineer to advance the Shader Systems team. You will design, implement, and optimize shader workflows across platforms, collaborating with multiple graphics teams to enhance editor and runtime shader tooling.

You will contribute to runtime variant handling and shader compiler integration, ensuring robust production shaders, with opportunities to influence cross-functional engine features and performance goals.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated programming skills in C++ and modern shader languages.
• Knowledge of real-time 3D graphics and Modern Graphics APIs.
• Ability to collaborate with developers, customers, and leadership, both verbally and via documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality and performant shader management system.
• Maintain existing systems, improving performance, testability and stability.
• Work with multi-functional teams to bring new engine features to all platforms.
• Enable Unity shaders to work across platforms, render pipelines, and performance levels.
• Build automated tests for new features and bug fixes.

Skills

C++

Shader languages

Real-time graphics

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

DXC

Slang

DXIL

SPIR-V

MSLF

Job description

The opportunityThe Unity Engine is used by millions of creators around the world to build powerful and engaging real-time experiences. At the heart of this is our flexible and powerful RT3D offering, giving users control from the initial point of content creation down to the final pixels on the target device.In the graphics department, we focus on bringing pioneering graphics features to all the platforms Unity supports now and in the future! Our mission is to enable Unity developers to write rendering code without foreknowledge of what API it will ultimately be running on.As a Senior Graphics Engineer on the Shader Systems team, you will be an integral part of collaborating with other graphics teams within Unity to improve workflows for artists and shader authors. This position will see you tackle problems across our shader tech stack, from runtime variant handling to dealing with our cross-platform shader compiler systems and building new ways for developers to define their shader workflows.What you'll be doingDevelop and maintain high-quality and performant shader management systemMaintain existing systems, improving performance, testability and stabilityWork with multi-functional teams to bring new engine features to all platformsEnable Unity shaders to work across platforms, render pipelines, and performance levelsBuild automated tests for new features and bug fixesWhat we are looking forDemonstrated programming skills in C++ and modern shader languagesKnowledge of real-time 3D graphics and Modern Graphics APIsAbility to collaborate with developers, customers, and leadership, both verbally and via documentationYou might also haveUnderstanding of modern engine systems and rendering architectures and experience of working on real-world productions or large multi-platform enginesUnderstanding of modern shader compilers (DXC, Slang) and IL such as DXIL, SPIR-V, and MSLFamiliarity with the Unity engine, C# programming, and writing production shadersFamiliarity with asset management, import, and build pipelinesBase Salary Range: We determine the base salary range for this role based on your primary work location:Zone A: £59,600 - £89,400 GBP grossZone B: £68,200 - £102,200 GBP grossZone A: kr684,200 - kr1,026,200 DKK grossZone A: CA$125,300 - CA$175,300 CAD grossZone B: CA$135,400 - CA$203,000 CAD grossThis range reflects the anticipated base salary for this position. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for equity awards and participation in our company incentive plans (such as annual discretionary bonuses or sales commissions). The final offer amount will depend on several factors, including geographic location and the candidate’s relevant experience, professional background, and skill set.BenefitsAt Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance.Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status.While specific benefits vary, here are some of the ways we strive to take care of our eligible team members globally: Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance | Commute subsidy | Employee stock ownership | Competitive retirement/pension plans | Generous vacation and personal days | Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs | Office food snacks | Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support | Employee Resource Groups | Global Employee Assistance Program | Training and development programs | Volunteering and donation matching programLife at UnityUnity [NYSE: U] is the world’s leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed, deployed, and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D — closing the gap between ideas and reality. For more information, please visit www.unity.com.Unity is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment and celebrate our employees across age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our differences are strengths that enable us to support the growing and evolving needs of our customers, partners, and collaborators. 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