Senior Graphics Rendering Lead

Cloud Imperium Games; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester seeks a Lead Graphics Programmer to push rendering tech across a vast sandbox universe. You will own major rendering features from design through delivery and mentor a team of graphics programmers.

You will drive research into cutting-edge graphics, optimise the rendering pipeline, and collaborate closely with art, design, and engineering to achieve visually stunning, performant experiences.

Qualifications

• Expert-level C++ skills in a large codebase.
• Strong experience with shader languages and modern graphics APIs.
• Deep knowledge of 3D rendering 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 diagnose and solve complex issues.
• Able 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 existing graphics technology.
• Manage a team of graphics programmers, including performance reviews and development planning.
• Coordinate workload and priorities within the graphics team with production and engineering leadership.
• Work closely with art, design and engineering teams to align visuals with technical solutions.
• Assist and advise other developers in using graphics features while debugging complex issues.
• Profile and optimise the entire rendering pipeline, including lighting and shading components.
• Help define technical standards, workflows, and performance targets for the rendering team.
• Keep up to date with latest graphics techniques to innovate and deliver features.

Skills

C++

Graphics pipeline

Shader languages

Performance debugging

Team leadership

Tools

Graphics APIs

Job description

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester seeks a Lead Graphics Programmer to push rendering tech across a vast sandbox universe. You will own major rendering features from design through delivery and mentor a team of graphics programmers.

You will drive research into cutting-edge graphics, optimise the rendering pipeline, and collaborate closely with art, design, and engineering to achieve visually stunning, performant experiences.