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Senior Graphics Programmer

Abstraction is a Dutch game co-development studio known for delivering cutting-edge game experiences and specializing in technically demanding projects, collaborating on renowned IPs like Halo and Mass Effect. As a Senior Graphics Programmer, you will design and implement advanced rendering features from scratch within a high-performance C++ environment. This role focuses on building and extending rendering systems, with a strong emphasis on lighting, shadows, and performance optimization across multiple platforms, working closely with a specialized graphics team to improve engine capabilities and ensure visual quality.

Abstraction is a Dutch game co-development studio aiming to deliver cutting-edge game experiences. Specializing in technically demanding projects, we have collaborated on renowned IPs like Halo, Dune, Mass Effect, and Baldur’s Gate. Our portfolio contains over 60 titles, reflecting our commitment to quality and technical prowess. We're not just partners with industry giants such as BioWare/EA, 343/Microsoft, Funcom, Sega, and others; we're innovators in our field.As a Senior Graphics Programmer, you will design and implement advanced rendering features from scratch within a high-performance C++ environment, contributing to a well-known game franchise. You will focus on building and extending rendering systems beyond standard implementations, with a strong emphasis on lighting, shadows, and performance optimisation across multiple platforms.This role is suited for a graphics programmer who thrives on developing new rendering features rather than maintaining existing systems. You will work closely with a specialised graphics team to deliver roadmap-driven features across PC and current-generation consoles, improving engine capabilities and ensuring consistent visual quality across platforms.<h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Responsibilities</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Implement graphics features from scratch (C++ engines)</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Develop and extend rendering systems beyond standard implementations</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Focus on advanced rendering domains, including:</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Lighting pipelines</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Shadow techniques</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Global illumination</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Water rendering</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Develop and optimise shaders, including low-level shader work where required</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Optimise rendering pipelines to ensure performance across PC and console platforms</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Port and adapt rendering features across platforms, ensuring consistency and efficiency</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Collaborate with engineers and artists to align rendering systems with technical and visual goals</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Contribute to shared code reviews within the graphics team</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Document implemented systems and features to support maintainability</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Knowledge & Experience</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">5+ years of experience in graphics or rendering programming</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience contributing to graphics systems in shipped PC or console titles</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Strong C++ programming skills and experience with modern graphics APIs, particularly DirectX 12 (DX12) and/or Vulkan</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Proven experience implementing rendering features from scratch</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Solid understanding of rendering techniques, including lighting systems, shadow mapping, and global illumination</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience with shader development (HLSL or equivalent)</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience optimising rendering performance across platforms</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Ability to work effectively within a specialised graphics team</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Strong communication skills in English</li><li class="leading-relaxed">You're based in Europe, have either a valid work permit for The Netherlands, France, Germany or the UK (where we are able to hire you on a local contract) or are able to work as a contractor.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">What we have to offer</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">We offer a 1-year contract to start with, with continuity across multiple long-term projects</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Fully remote working setup (and it's not gonna change)</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Join an experienced graphics team with strong AAA credentials</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Contribute to recognised franchises across multiple projects</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Work across proprietary engines, Unreal Engine, and Unity</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Exposure to complex multi-platform rendering challenges across PC and current-generation consoles</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Opportunity to deepen expertise in modern rendering techniques, including lighting, shadows, and optimisation</li></ul>We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, are encouraged to thrive, and we empower all team members to bring their unique perspectives to the table.

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