Principal Graphics Engineer — Unity Rendering Architect (Hybrid)

Festybay; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Mental health support

Access to discounted games and merchandise

Job summary

Festybay is looking for a Principal Graphics Engineer to join their unannounced project team in Irvine, CA. This role requires a minimum of 13 years of experience, focusing on high-quality visual development across platforms. The ideal candidate will possess a deep mastery of Unity, particularly in graphics rendering, and will be responsible for establishing technical ownership over visual pipelines.

You will work in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site work with remote flexibility within the United States. The position offers extensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) plans, and educational support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 13+ years of experience in software engineering focused on the video game industry.
• Proven experience with Unity, specifically graphics and rendering systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in developing and optimizing shaders with HLSL and ShaderLab.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement rendering systems and custom shader frameworks in Unity.
• Collaborate with artists and technical teams to develop scalable art workflows.
• Profile and optimize performance across CPU and GPU, ensuring high-quality visuals.

Skills

Unity Engine

HLSL

ShaderLab

Modern Rendering Techniques

Cross-Discipline Collaboration

Job description

Festybay is looking for a Principal Graphics Engineer to join their unannounced project team in Irvine, CA. This role requires a minimum of 13 years of experience, focusing on high-quality visual development across platforms. The ideal candidate will possess a deep mastery of Unity, particularly in graphics rendering, and will be responsible for establishing technical ownership over visual pipelines.

You will work in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site work with remote flexibility within the United States. The position offers extensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) plans, and educational support.