Rendering Engineer (Contract)

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 for visual quality and performance across PC and console platforms, developing materials, shaders, and lighting, and profiling GPU/CPU performance. The role involves collaborating with artists and designers, and contributing to engine improvements and debugging. This contract position requires 5+ years of experience and advanced proficiency in Unreal Engine 5.

Must Have

• Design, implement, and optimize rendering systems within Unreal Engine for visual quality and performance.
• Develop and refine materials, shaders, and lighting systems.
• Profile and optimize GPU and CPU performance, focusing on render pipeline efficiency.
• Collaborate with artists, technical artists, and designers to translate creative vision.
• Contribute to engine-level improvements, debugging rendering issues, and supporting build stability.
• 5+ years of professional experience as a Rendering Engineer in AAA or high-end production.
• Advanced proficiency with Unreal Engine 5 (rendering pipeline, material system, Niagara, Nanite, Lumen).
• 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 engineers and artists.

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.

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.

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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.