Senior Unreal Engine Developer Technology Engineer

Intel Corporation; Folsom (CA); Hybrid; USD 174,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

Intel Corporation is seeking an Experienced Engineer to analyze, profile, and optimize Unreal Engine workloads across Intel CPUs and GPUs. You will collaborate with graphics architects, compiler teams, and external developers to improve rendering and system performance, driving platform improvements.

The role focuses on diagnosing bottlenecks, developing performance tools, and delivering technical guidance to maximize developer impact on Intel platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in software/graphics engineering, game engine development, performance engineering, or related fields.
• Experience developing software using C++.
• Experience working with Unreal Engine.
• Experience profiling, debugging, optimizing, or tuning software performance.
• Experience with graphics rendering technologies, game engines, GPU software, or real‑time visualization systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, profile, debug, and optimize Unreal Engine applications across Intel CPU and GPU platforms.
• Investigate graphics, rendering, threading, memory, and system‑level performance bottlenecks and drive optimization solutions.
• Collaborate with game studios, software developers, and industry partners to improve application performance and user experience.
• Work closely with graphics architecture, compiler, driver, and software engineering teams to identify opportunities for platform improvements.
• Develop tools, samples, proof‑of‑concepts, and technical guidance that enable developers to maximize performance on Intel platforms.
• Lead complex technical investigations involving Unreal Engine rendering technologies and graphics workloads.
• Influence product direction and engineering decisions through data‑driven analysis and customer insights.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for Unreal Engine optimization and graphics performance.
• Represent Intel in technical discussions, partner engagements, and industry events when appropriate.
• Provide feedback to internal teams on emerging graphics trends, developer needs, and ecosystem opportunities.

Skills

C++ development

Unreal Engine

Graphics performance optimization

Profiling

Debugging

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

DirectX 12

Vulkan

Metal

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Analyze, profile, debug, and optimize Unreal Engine applications across Intel CPU and GPU platforms.
• Investigate graphics, rendering, threading, memory, and system‑level performance bottlenecks and drive optimization solutions.
• Collaborate with game studios, software developers, and industry partners to improve application performance and user experience.
• Work closely with graphics architecture, compiler, driver, and software engineering teams to identify opportunities for platform improvements.
• Develop tools, samples, proof‑of‑concepts, and technical guidance that enable developers to maximize performance on Intel platforms.
• Lead complex technical investigations involving Unreal Engine rendering technologies and graphics workloads.
• Influence product direction and engineering decisions through data‑driven analysis and customer insights.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for Unreal Engine optimization and graphics performance.
• Represent Intel in technical discussions, partner engagements, and industry events when appropriate.
• Provide feedback to internal teams on emerging graphics trends, developer needs, and ecosystem opportunities.

Behavioral Traits that we are looking for

• Technical leadership through expertise and influence.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ownership and accountability for results.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive execution.
• Strong collaboration and partnership skills.
• Clear and effective communication with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Customer and developer‑first mindset.

Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life.

See Intel Benefits for more details.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

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Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in the following: Software engineering, graphics engineering, game engine development, performance engineering, or related fields.
• Experience developing software using C++.
• Experience working with Unreal Engine.
• Experience profiling, debugging, optimizing, or tuning software performance.
• Experience with graphics rendering technologies, game engines, GPU software, or real‑time visualization systems.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience with DirectX 12, Vulkan, Metal, or modern graphics APIs.
• Experience with Unreal Engine rendering technologies such as Nanite, Lumen, TSR, or related systems.
• Experience with shader development using HLSL, GLSL, or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of GPU architecture, graphics drivers, compiler technologies, or graphics software stacks.
• Experience optimizing AAA games or large-scale real‑time graphics applications.
• Familiarity with Intel GPU technologies and graphics tooling.
• Experience supporting external developers, customers, or ecosystem partners.
• Experience presenting technical content, tutorials, workshops, or conference sessions.

Why Join Intel

• Help shape the future of real‑time graphics and gaming technologies.
• Work directly with Unreal Engine workloads and cutting‑edge graphics innovations.
• Collaborate with graphics architects, compiler engineers, and platform experts across Intel.
• Influence performance and developer experiences at ecosystem scale.
• Partner with leading game developers and industry organizations.
• Drive meaningful impact across hardware, software, and developer technologies.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, California, Folsom

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $173,660.00-284,580.00 USD The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on‑site at their assigned Intel site and off‑site.

• Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during your hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.