Senior Rendering Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic AAA studio in Royal Leamington Spa as a Senior Rendering Engineer, where you will have the chance to work with talented industry veterans on cutting-edge gaming technology. This role offers a unique opportunity to optimize engine performance and create world-class visuals using Unreal Engine 5. You will play a pivotal role in mentoring junior engineers while pushing for quality and innovation in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about gaming and eager to make a significant impact in a growing team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 1 day for your birthday

Studio shutdown between Christmas and New Year

Qualifications

• Experience as an Engine or Rendering Engineer on multiple AAA titles.
• Strong C++ skills and understanding of code architecture best practices.

Responsibilities

• Optimize engine and hardware performance with the Engine Lead.
• Mentor less experienced team members and raise engineering standards.

Skills

C++

Game Development

Code Architecture

Mentoring

Unreal Engine 4 or 5

Job description

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Senior Rendering Engineer, Royal Leamington Spa

Client: Lighthouse Games

Location: Royal Leamington Spa

Job Category: Not specified

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8fac6741456b

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.

Job Purpose

As a Senior Rendering Engineer, you will work closely with all disciplines to optimize the engine and hardware utilization. Using Unreal Engine 5 as the base, you will augment and expand the engine to create world-leading visuals and gameplay.

Previous experience working as an Engine or Rendering Engineer on a shipped AAA title is essential, as is practical knowledge of code architecture best practices. Effective communication and collaboration skills are required for working with internal stakeholders, and you must have the drive and passion to push for higher quality at every opportunity.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team of industry veterans and help set the future technical direction for this ambitious title.

Key Duties

• Work closely with the Engine Lead and other discipline heads to optimize engine and hardware performance
• Own the planning and delivery of large bodies of work autonomously
• Support less experienced team members, mentoring them, and raising the standards of the whole Engineering team
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve quality in all aspects
• Participate actively in our collaborative and creative team environment

Requirements

• Experience as an Engine or Rendering Engineer on multiple AAA titles
• Extensive knowledge of modern and upcoming gaming technologies and techniques
• Expertise in multiple areas, capable of leading development independently
• Very strong C++ skills, including profiling, debugging, and optimizing code
• Solid understanding of code architecture best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and independently, planning and meeting goals autonomously
• Strong attention to detail and a desire to push for quality
• Passion for gaming and game development
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5 on a AAA title
• Experience mentoring other engineers
• Experience working on current-generation consoles
• Experience working on open-world titles

Benefits include 25 days holiday plus 1 day for your birthday, and studio shutdown between Christmas and New Year.