Senior Engineer, Graphics

3 Months ago • 5 Years + • Rendering • Graphics Engineer

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Engineer, Graphics will be part of a rendering team working with Unreal Engine 5. Responsibilities include maintaining and optimizing existing rendering systems, designing and developing new rendering solutions for large-scale problems, debugging and bug fixing, collaborating with art departments, meeting deadlines, and mentoring other programmers. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of industry experience, fluency in C++, and strong experience with graphics programming and Unreal Engine. The role requires expertise in rendering techniques, GPU/CPU architecture, multithreaded programming, and low-level graphics APIs (DirectX12, Vulkan, etc.). Experience with graphics debugging tools and low-level profiling/optimization is essential. Strong communication and a proactive team attitude are also crucial.
Must have:
  • 5+ years industry experience
  • Fluent C++ & graphics programming
  • Unreal Engine expertise (shipped title preferred)
  • Rendering techniques & GPU/CPU architecture knowledge
  • Multithreaded programming experience
  • Low-level graphics API experience (DirectX12, Vulkan etc.)
  • Graphics debugging tool experience
  • Low-level profiling and optimization
Good to have:
  • Shipped AAA console game experience
  • Passion for programming and games
Perks:
  • Relocation support (flight, apartment, pet relocation, shipping)
  • Relocation assistance (legalization, residence, tax)
  • Polish lessons
  • Paid leave (20-26 days holiday, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave)
  • Flexible working hours (8:00-10:00 AM start)
  • Trainings, lectures, courses
  • Cafeteria platform benefits
  • Merch and welcome pack
  • Private medical healthcare (dental included)
  • Health checks and psychological care
  • Multisport card
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Social events
  • Healthy snacks and drinks
  • International working environment

Job Details

Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Engineer for our rendering team, who are working on Unreal Engine 5 to push the boundaries of visual quality in games. You will collaborate with engineers and artists across the company to ensure consistent performance and quality of our products. If you’re someone who wants to help to breathe life and realism into our games: this is the job for you!

Daily responsibilities:

  • Maintaining and optimising existing rendering systems.
  • Designing and developing new rendering solutions for large scale problems.
  • Debugging and bug fixing.
  • Working closely with art departments and art directors to provide effective solutions.
  • Meeting deadlines and producing high quality code.
  • Mentoring other programmers.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of industry experience.
  • Fluent C++ and strong experience with graphics programming are essential.
  • Professional knowledge of Unreal Engine, preferably a shipped title with UE technology.
  • Strong knowledge of rendering techniques and GPU/CPU architecture.
  • Strong multithreaded programming experience.
  • Experience with one or more low-level graphics API (DirectX12, Vulkan, console, etc.).
  • Experience with at least one graphics debugging tool (RenderDoc, Pix, console-specific, etc.)
  • Experience with low-level profiling and optimisation.
  • Strong communication skills, responsibility, sense of ownership and dedication for work.
  • A proactive attitude towards helping the team to get their work done faster and more efficient.

Nice to have

  • At least one shipped AAA console game as a graphics programmer.
  • Passion for programming and games will be appreciated.

Additional Information

Relocation support

  • Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings: it’s all covered. 
  • Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements - all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
  • Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.
  • Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday for every team member per year, paid sick leave, and paid maternity & paternity leave.

Perks & Professional Growth 

  • Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
  • Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, ‘Meet a star’ events, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
  • REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops and cinemas.
  • Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
  • A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team

Health & Well-being

  • Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
  • Health checks — tests and vaccinations at the studio as well as professional advice and guidance from a specialist doctor.
  • Psychological care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars. 
  • Multisport card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.

Social Activities & Life in the Office

  • Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
  • Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
  • Healthy selections — ​​organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and speciality coffee are all at your disposal around the studio. Enjoy!
  • Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.

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About The Company

CD PROJEKT RED is home to over 1000 game-making professionals from all over the globe. We speak many different languages, but share one love — video games.


We are creators of The Witcher series of games, including the acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Most recently, we have created Cyberpunk 2077 and its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty.


We are headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, with studios in Cracow and Wroclaw. In North America, we operate in Vancouver and will be opening a new studio in Boston to drive development on the followup to Cyberpunk 2077. 


We’re proud to have a gamer-first approach, a diverse & supportive culture, and a focus on mature, meaningful storytelling that will inspire gamers for years to come.


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