Senior Technical Director (Real-Time Rendering)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 2,493,000 - 3,823,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Technical Director (Real-Time Rendering) for a fully remote role. Lead development of real-time rendering tech across interactive and virtual production projects, setting technical direction and mentoring engineers.

You will optimize rendering pipelines, shader development, graphics APIs, and performance profiling, ensuring robust, artist-friendly solutions. This senior role combines hands-on engineering with strategic leadership in a distributed team.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is thrilled to offer a fully remote opportunity for a Senior Technical Director (Real-Time Rendering) . This role is designed for an expert in cutting-edge rendering technologies who can drive innovation and technical excellence across all our projects. You will be responsible for the development, optimization, and implementation of advanced real-time rendering techniques, pushing the boundaries of visual fidelity in interactive and virtual production environments. As a senior member of our technical team, you will tackle complex challenges, mentor other engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our rendering solutions are robust, efficient, and artist-friendly. This position demands a deep understanding of graphics APIs, shader development, and performance profiling. We are looking for a proactive problem-solver with a passion for visual quality and a proven ability to lead technical initiatives from inception to completion, all from the comfort of your remote workspace.