Senior/Principal Graphics Engineer
At a glance
Senior Software Engineering role at thatgamecompany. Remote, United States · full-time · $150,000–$220,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build fast C++ systems for the game engine, focusing on real-time rendering and performance across devices
- Create and maintain rendering features, engine components, developer tools and graphics pipelines
- Use GPU and CPU profiling to find bottlenecks, then improve performance, especially on mobile
- Write maintainable, documented code and help teammates develop through mentoring and shared practices
What you bring
- At least six years in the game industry and a track record shipping large 3D games on multiple platforms
- Strong C++ skills, including performance tuning, multithreading and low-level engine systems
- Knowledge of modern rendering pipelines and graphics APIs, including Vulkan or Metal
- Experience with game engines, art pipelines and GPU profiling or debugging tools
Who this fits
This role suits a senior graphics engineer who can work across engine, gameplay, art and design teams. It is remote for people in the US or Canada, and applicants must already be authorized to work for any US employer; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
From the employer
Remote: US and Canada Only
We are looking for an exceptional Senior Graphics Engineer to join our engine team and help us continue to grow the most advanced social game on earth.
You’ll collaborate with fellow engine team members as well as gameplay engineers, artists and designers to bring the highest quality game experience to players on all supported devices — regardless of platform or performance tier.
What you’ll do here
Develop high-performance C++ systems for our proprietary game engine, with a focus on real-time rendering, performance and scalability.
Design, implement, and maintain rendering features, core engine components, tools and graphics pipelines.
Profile and optimize GPU and CPU performance across a wide range of devices, with particular emphasis on mobile.
Write clean, maintainable code with clear documentation and code-level comments.
Contribute to team growth by mentoring others, sharing best practices, and staying up-to-date with graphics and platform trends.
Must haves
Expert-level C++ development skills with deep knowledge of performance tuning, multi-threading, and low-level engine systems.
Have shipped large-scale 3D games across multiple platforms.
Experience with game engines and art/content pipelines.
Deep understanding of modern rendering pipelines and graphics APIs. We use Vulkan and Metal.
Proficiency with GPU profiling/debugging tools.
At least 6 years of Game industry experience
Nice to have
Passion for pushing the boundaries of Android graphics, particularly with Vulkan.
Familiarity with SIMD instruction sets.
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Perks:
Paid Time Off, Holidays and Two Weeks Winter Break
Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job—there’s no waiting period before they kick in.
Pet Insurance for those who need it too.
Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members
Pre-tax wellness stipend
Pre-tax work from home stipend
Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match
Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discount portal for everyday goods and services
Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together
Support for personal professional development
We look forward to meeting you!
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Unfortunately, We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
The salary range for this position is $150,000.00 USD to $220,000.00 USD annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices.
Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision,
401k, and paid time off.