Senior Graphics Rendering Tech Lead

Cloud Imperium Games; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester is seeking a Lead Graphics Programmer to push forward rendering tech for a vast sandbox universe, spanning shading interstellar gas clouds to hair rendering. You will lead the technical direction of graphics, own major rendering features, and mentor engineers while collaborating with art, design and engineering teams to align visuals with technical delivery.

The role demands expert C++ skills, shader proficiency and deep knowledge of 3D rendering.

Qualifications

• Expert-level C++ in large shared codebases with performance-critical paths.
• Strong experience with shader languages and modern graphics APIs.
• Deep knowledge of 3D rendering and rendering pipeline optimisation.
• Proven ownership of graphics or engine-level systems.
• Experience managing engineers and performance evaluations.
• Strong debugging skills for complex issues.
• Able to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction of graphics and rendering systems in your domain.
• Drive research and implementation of cutting-edge graphics tech and tools.
• Own major rendering features from design through delivery and maintenance.
• Analyse, refactor and improve existing graphics technology.
• Manage a team of graphics programmers, including performance reviews and planning.
• Coordinate workload with production and engineering leadership.
• Collaborate with art, design and engineering teams to align visuals with tech goals.
• Assist other developers in using graphics features and fix complex issues.
• Profile and optimise the rendering pipeline including lighting/shading.
• Help define standards, workflows and performance targets for rendering.
• Stay up-to-date with latest graphics techniques and tools to innovate.

Skills

C++ skills

Shader languages

3D rendering

Engine-level systems

Engineering management

Debugging skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester is seeking a Lead Graphics Programmer to push forward rendering tech for a vast sandbox universe, spanning shading interstellar gas clouds to hair rendering. You will lead the technical direction of graphics, own major rendering features, and mentor engineers while collaborating with art, design and engineering teams to align visuals with technical delivery.

The role demands expert C++ skills, shader proficiency and deep knowledge of 3D rendering.