Job Description
Side is seeking a Rendering Engineer with deep expertise in Unreal Engine to advance real-time graphics. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and optimizing rendering systems, developing materials, shaders, and lighting, and profiling GPU/CPU performance. The role requires collaboration with artists and designers to translate creative vision into performant visuals, and contributing to engine-level improvements and debugging rendering issues across PC and console platforms, including Nintendo Switch.
Good To Have:
- Familiarity with Ray Tracing, post-processing effects, and dynamic lighting workflows
- Experience with Cinematic or Fighting Games pipelines
- Knowledge of tools automation or shader graph extensions
Must Have:
- Design, implement, and optimize rendering systems within Unreal Engine
- Develop and refine materials, shaders, and lighting systems
- Profile and optimize GPU and CPU performance
- Collaborate with artists, technical artists, and designers to translate creative vision into performant, production-ready visuals
- Contribute to engine-level improvements, debugging rendering issues, and supporting build stability
- 5+ years of professional experience as a Rendering Engineer or equivalent graphics programming role in AAA or high-end production
- Advanced proficiency with Unreal Engine 5 (rendering pipeline, material system, Niagara, Nanite, Lumen, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of HLSL/GLSL shader programming and GPU architectures
- Proven experience profiling and optimizing complex rendering systems
- Solid C++ development skills and familiarity with modern graphics APIs (DirectX 12, Vulkan, or Metal)
Description
We’re seeking a Rendering Engineer with deep expertise in Unreal Engine to help advance the next generation of real-time graphics.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize rendering systems within Unreal Engine to achieve exceptional visual quality and performance across PC and console platforms including Nintendo Switch.
- Develop and refine materials, shaders, and lighting systems, ensuring scalability and artistic flexibility.
- Profile and optimize GPU and CPU performance, focusing on render pipeline efficiency and memory usage.
- Collaborate with artists, technical artists, and designers to translate creative vision into performant, production-ready visuals.
- Contribute to engine-level improvements, debugging rendering issues, and supporting build stability for large-scale environments and cinematic gameplay.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience as a Rendering Engineer or equivalent graphics programming role in AAA or high-end production.
- Advanced proficiency with Unreal Engine 5 (rendering pipeline, material system, Niagara, Nanite, Lumen, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of HLSL/GLSL shader programming and GPU architectures.
- Proven experience profiling and optimizing complex rendering systems.
- Solid C++ development skills and familiarity with modern graphics APIs (DirectX 12, Vulkan, or Metal).
- Ability to work cross-discipline and communicate effectively with both engineers and artists.
BONUS:
- Familiarity with Ray Tracing, post-processing effects, and dynamic lighting workflows.
- Experience with Cinematic or Fighting Games pipelines.
- Knowledge of tools automation or shader graph extensions.
Benefits
This is a contract position expected to last into 2027 and benefits are not included
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