Senior Graphics Engineer – Unreal Rendering Mastery

Cloud Chamber; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Chamber is seeking a Senior Graphics Programmer to push Unreal Engine 5 graphics toward BioShock's vision. You will modify core shaders, develop rendering tech, integrate third-party tools, and optimize rendering performance with the team.

You'll mentor junior programmers, translate art direction into rendering systems, and collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to deliver visually stunning experiences on PC and consoles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• 5+ years industry or related experience.
• Experience shipping at least one AAA console and/or PC game.
• Previous experience working in a senior role as a Graphics or Rendering Programmer.
• Strong 3D Math skills.
• Strong C/C++ experience.
• Experience with modern GPUs and low level graphics APIs on the latest generation of gaming platforms.
• Experience using graphics debugging tools and performance profiling.
• Strong understanding and familiarity with current Unreal Engine technology desired.
• Exposure to third-party tools like Houdini, Substance Painter, and Z-Brush in terms of how they can function in a graphics pipeline is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative technical solutions based on concept art and art direction.
• Translate Art direction into rendering code, shaders and systems.
• Create new tools and efficient pipelines for content production.
• Debug visual and performance issues related to rendering.
• Effectively communicate with artists towards performant solutions.
• Actively improve skill sets and abilities by keeping aware of industry trends, and learn new techniques.
• Mentor junior programmers.

Skills

C/C++

3D Math

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Unreal Engine

Houdini

Substance Painter

Z-Brush

Job description

Cloud Chamber is seeking a Senior Graphics Programmer to push Unreal Engine 5 graphics toward BioShock's vision. You will modify core shaders, develop rendering tech, integrate third-party tools, and optimize rendering performance with the team.

You'll mentor junior programmers, translate art direction into rendering systems, and collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to deliver visually stunning experiences on PC and consoles.