Rendering Programmer

3 Months ago • 2-4 Years • Rendering

Job Summary

Job Description

Starbreeze seeks a Mid-Experienced Rendering Programmer to maintain, simplify, optimize, and enhance rendering pipelines in Unreal Engine 4 and 5 across various platforms. Responsibilities include implementing new rendering features, collaborating with technical artists, profiling and optimization, and staying current with modern rendering techniques. The role supports multiple projects and requires experience with C++, modern rendering APIs, low-level debugging, and Unreal Engine 4/5. This hybrid role is based in Stockholm with set office days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).
Must have:
  • Rendering Programmer experience (AA+ games)
  • C++ proficiency
  • Modern rendering API expertise
  • Unreal Engine 4/5 experience
  • Math skills
  • Debugging and profiling
Perks:
  • Competitive salary
  • Annual reviews
  • Occupational pension
  • Referral bonuses
  • Private medical insurance
  • Annual wellness benefit
  • 30 days paid vacation
  • Office massages
  • Weekly D&D club

Job Details

We are looking to hire a Mid-Experienced level Rendering Programmer to join our Central Tech team supporting multiple in-development projects. As a Rendering Programmer, you will be responsible for maintaining, simplifying, optimizing and enhancing our rendering pipelines.

The Central Tech team is responsible for delivering software and software infrastructure which is shared across Starbreeze projects from the cooperative heists of PAYDAY to our upcoming Dungeons & Dragons® adventure and beyond.

Please note that this role must be based in Stockholm with Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as set office days.


Responsibilities:

  • Maintain, simplify, optimize and enhance our rendering pipelines in Unreal Engine 4 and 5 for all platforms;

  • Implement new rendering functionality;

  • Work closely with technical artists and other team members;

  • Profiling and optimization;

  • Keep up to date with modern rendering techniques.


Requirements:

  • Previous experience working as a Rendering Programmer or similar role on a AA+ PC/console game;

  • Highly skilled in C++;

  • Experience and expertise of modern rendering APIs;

  • Excellent math knowledge;

  • Low-level debugging and profiling skills;

  • Experience working with Unreal Engine 4 and/or 5.


Interview process:

  1. 30-minute introductory video call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team;

  2. 60-minute video call with our Head of Technology and a Senior member of the Central Tech team;

  3. 60-minute video call or onsite interview with our Technical Producer and a member of the Central Tech team;

  4. 15-minute introductory video call with our Head of Technology.


About Starbreeze

At Starbreeze, we believe games are more than just entertainment—they’re a way to bring people together. From the pulse-pounding, cooperative heists of PAYDAY to our upcoming Dungeons & Dragons adventure, we create experiences that thrive on teamwork, strategy, and the thrill of emergent gameplay. Our mission is to build vibrant games that offer infinite replayability, allowing players to forge their own stories and adventures together.

Every Starbreeze employee helps shape this vision. Whether you’re crafting intricate game worlds or developing the systems that bring players together, your creativity and passion will drive the future of cooperative gaming. Join us in our journey to create innovative, immersive experiences that unite players and redefine what gaming can achieve.

Starbreeze values diversity and inclusion, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome you as who you are, no matter where you are from or what games you play. If there are preparations or accommodations that we can make to help ensure that you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.


What more do we offer?

  • Competitive salaries with annual reviews, generous occupational pension, and referral bonuses.

  • Comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance, annual wellness benefit, and 30 days of paid vacation.

  • Unique perks such as free monthly office massages, weekly D&D club and other fun activities!


Sound good? Then we can’t wait to see your CV and look forward to meeting you. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible as selection and interviews are held continuously. Please submit your CV and cover letter in English.


Recruitment agencies may not submit CVs through this website or directly to hiring managers. Starbreeze Entertainment does not accept unsolicited recruitment agency CVs, and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with us.

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About The Company

Starbreeze is an independent developer, publisher and distributor of PC and console targeting the global market, with studios in Stockholm, London, Barcelona and Paris. Housing the smash hit IP PAYDAY, Starbreeze develops games based on proprietary and third-party rights, both in-house and in partnership with external game developers. Starbreeze shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

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