Senior Rendering Engineer - Real-Time Cinematic Graphics

AGBO; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AGBO is seeking a Senior Rendering Engineer to push cinematic visuals into real-time experiences. You’ll shape the rendering pipeline from architecture to implementation, collaborating with world-class creators to balance visual fidelity and performance across platforms.

This role demands deep expertise in modern graphics APIs and engine-level programming. You’ll lead material workflows, lighting standards, and asset pipelines while researching and prototyping advanced techniques such as global

Qualifications

• 7+ years in real-time rendering engineering with shipped titles or interactive experiences.
• Own rendering architecture end-to-end and defend foundation decisions.
• Deep expertise in Vulkan, DirectX 12, Metal, or OpenGL with UE5 experience.
• Mastery of C++ and shader languages with production-grade rendering code.
• Experience with PBR, deferred rendering, TAA, screen-space effects, or ray tracing.
• Strong communication to translate technical concepts for non-engineers.

Responsibilities

• Own rendering pipeline architecture and set visual/performant tradeoffs.
• Lead advanced rendering techniques like GI, ray tracing, post-processing.
• Define material workflows, lighting standards, and asset pipelines.
• Architect and optimize rendering systems across platforms.
• Contribute to engine tooling and editor workflows for artists.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leads to align priorities.

Skills

Real-time rendering

Rendering architecture

Graphics APIs

C++

Shader languages

Unreal Engine 5

Job description

AGBO is seeking a Senior Rendering Engineer to push cinematic visuals into real-time experiences. You’ll shape the rendering pipeline from architecture to implementation, collaborating with world-class creators to balance visual fidelity and performance across platforms.

This role demands deep expertise in modern graphics APIs and engine-level programming. You’ll lead material workflows, lighting standards, and asset pipelines while researching and prototyping advanced techniques such as global