Senior Rendering Engineer

3 Weeks ago • 5-10 Years • Rendering

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Rendering Engineer at Lighthouse Games, you'll collaborate across disciplines to optimize Unreal Engine 5 for exceptional visuals and gameplay. Responsibilities include planning and delivering large projects autonomously, mentoring junior engineers, and proactively improving quality. You'll work closely with the Engine Lead and other heads to maximize engine and hardware performance. This role demands extensive AAA title experience, expert C++ skills (profiling, debugging, optimization), a deep understanding of code architecture best practices, and a passion for pushing visual boundaries. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Must have:
  • AAA game engine experience
  • C++ expertise (profiling, debugging, optimization)
  • Code architecture understanding
  • Unreal Engine 5 experience
  • Leadership and mentoring skills
Good to have:
  • Current-gen console experience
  • Open-world game development experience
Perks:
  • 25 days holiday + birthday day off
  • Studio shutdown (Christmas/New Year)
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Private pension scheme
  • Private healthcare
  • Health and well-being benefits

Job Details

Description

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work along side the future greats of the gaming industry.

Job Purpose

As a Senior Rendering Engineer you will work closely with all disciplines to get the most from the engine and hardware. Using Unreal Engine 5 as the base, you will augment and expand the engine to create world-leading visuals and gameplay.

Previous experience working as an Engine or Rendering Engineer on a shipped AAA title is essential for this role, as is a practical knowledge of code architecture best practices. Effective communication and collaboration skills are required for working with internal stakeholders, and you must have the drive and passion to push for higher quality at every opportunity.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing team of industry veterans and help set the future technical direction for this ambitious title.

Key Duties

  • Work closely with the Engine Lead and other discipline heads to get most of the engine and hardware
  • Own the planning and delivery of large bodies of work autonomously
  • Support less experienced team members, mentoring them, and raising the standards of the whole Engineering team
  • Pro-actively seek opportunities to improve the quality of everything we do
  • Actively take part in our collaborative and creative team spirit

Requirements

  • Experience as an Engine or Rendering Engineer on multiple AAA titles
  • Extensive knowledge of modern and up-coming gaming technologies and techniques
  • World-leading knowledge in multiple areas, and able to independently lead development on those areas
  • Very strong C++ skills, including profiling, debugging and optimizing code
  • Solid understanding of code architecture best practices
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to work effectively and independently, to plan and meet scheduled goals autonomously
  • Excellent eye for detail, and the desire to push for quality in all areas
  • Passion for gaming and game development

Desirable

  • Experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5 on a AAA title
  • Experience mentoring other Engineers
  • Experience working on current generation consoles
  • Experience working on open-world titles

Benefits

  • 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
  • Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • Health and Well-Being Benefits

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About The Company

Lighthouse is a game development company, and our ambition is to create a studio that embodies what it means to be at the bleeding edge of video game development – a studio that enables developers to create the best work of their career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative.


We are a home for ambitious developers who value collaboration and possess a determination to deliver quality. We want talent to flourish in our state-of-the-art studio and welcome experienced developers with a passion for mentoring. Our studio is a great environment for new talent to grow and develop their careers because they will be part of an outstanding studio with a long, bright future, where they can learn from the best. 


As a growing AAA development studio, we are actively searching for talent and by joining Lighthouse you will work with some of the leading lights in AAA game development, who will support you in creating the best work of your career in an environment which fosters openness and respect.

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