Senior Graphics Engineer, Shader Systems

LE230 Unity Software Limited; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Commute subsidy

Employee stock ownership

Retirement/pension plans

Generous vacation and personal days

Parental leave

Office snacks

Mental health programs

Training and development

Job summary

Unity Technologies is seeking a Senior Graphics Engineer to lead shader systems across platforms and engines. You will collaborate with multiple graphics teams to optimize shader workflows, tooling, and cross-platform compatibility.

The role demands deep knowledge of C++, shader languages, and real-time 3D graphics. You will work on runtime shader compilation, cross-platform shader support, and contributing to scalable rendering architectures for multiple pipelines.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated programming skills in C++ and shader languages.
• Knowledge of real-time 3D graphics and modern graphics APIs.
• Ability to collaborate with developers, customers, and leadership.
• Experience on large multi-platform engines or real-world productions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality shader management systems.
• Improve performance, testability, and stability of shader workflows.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to bring engine features to all platforms.
• Enable shaders to work across platforms, rendering pipelines, and performance levels.

Skills

C++

Shader languages

Graphics APIs

Cross-platform

Team collaboration

Tools

DXC

Slang

DXIL

SPIR-V

MSL

Job description

The opportunity

The 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.

Senior Graphics Engineer – Shader Systems

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 doing

• 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

What we are looking for

• 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


• Understanding of modern engine systems and rendering architectures and experience of working on real-world productions or large multi-platform engines


• Understanding of modern shader compilers (DXC, Slang) and IL such as DXIL, SPIR-V, and MSL


• Familiarity with the Unity engine, C# programming, and writing production shaders


• Familiarity with asset management, import, and build pipelines

Base Salary Range

• Zone A: £59,600 - £89,400 GBP gross


• Zone B: £68,200 - £102,200 GBP gross


• Zone A: kr684,200 - kr1,026,200 DKK gross


• Zone A: CA$125,300 - CA$175,300 CAD gross


• Zone B: CA$135,400 - CA$203,000 CAD gross

This 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 skillset.

Benefits

• 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 program

Life at Unity

Unity [NYSE: U] is the world’s leading game engine, powering play for more than 3billion 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

If you have a disability that means there are preparations or accommodations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please fill out this form to let us know.

Language Requirements

This position requires the incumbent to have a sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English.

Application Process

This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy, and we are committed to providing applicants with updates throughout the hiring process in accordance with applicable law.

Culture and Hiring Process

At Unity, we’re committed to creating a workplace that fosters collaboration and teamwork that allows you to harness your unique skills. Join us in creating industry tools to help creators of all levels bring their projects to reality. Learn more about our culture and values, and get a head start by reading about how our hiring process works.