We're looking for a Principal Low-Level Graphics Programmer to join our award winning team in Middlesbrough (UK), home to the beautiful North Yorkshire coastline and countryside.
As a Principal Low-Level Rendering Programmer, you will help architect, implement, and steer the technical vision for our next-generation custom graphics engine. You will design and evolve a highly optimized, GPU-driven rendering pipeline, while building robust infrastructure for hardware-accelerated ray tracing and cross-platform shader compilation.
Beyond high-level architecture, you will be responsible for the core performance, stability, and efficiency of the graphics systems. Finally, as a principal leader, you will upskill and mentor the wider rendering team in modern API paradigms and low-level debugging techniques, ensuring our engine maximizes hardware utilization across PC and next-generation consoles.
Double Eleven is one of the largest independent video games developers and publishers in the UK. Headquartered in Middlesbrough, we employ over 400 people across our UK and Kuala Lumpur studios.
We are incredibly proud to partner with some of the world's leading developers and publishers, including Rockstar Games, Obsidian Entertainment, Mojang, Bethesda Game Studios and Facepunch.
As a global games company, we've collaborated to create new worlds in The Outer Worlds 2, helped deliver unforgettable experiences for players of Red Dead Redemption, enabled millions to battle in Rust Console Edition and created new adventures in Fallout 76.
We offer flexible working hours to allow you to truly enjoy work/life balance and always strive to deliver a workplace experience like no other. We regularly bring our people together to connect and have fun through our many different events, parties and hobby-based clubs.
Remote working option is available for the right candidate.
Help drive engine‐level rendering strategy across multiple platforms.
Architect and implement modern rendering back-ends and low-level features.
Design and evolve a GPU-driven rendering pipeline.
Extensive experience developing core rendering engine infrastructure.
Mastery of C++ and GPU programming, including a deep understanding of bindless architectures, GPU-driven rendering, and asynchronous GPU compute.
Extensive experience working with modern console platforms, and bonus points for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Proactive in identifying risks, trade-offs and technical solutions.
Experience collaborating with content creators ensuring assets meet performance and technical requirements.
Strong mentorship skills, capable of lifting the capabilities of a rendering team and guiding architectural decisions.
Opportunity to apply for hybrid working (up to 2 days working from home per week)
~28 days annual leave (20 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday)
~1 day leave for your birthday and 1 day leave if you're moving house
~ Up to 10 days discretionary annual leave during our end of year break
~ A brand new, state-of-the-art studio facilities that includes a market hall serving nutritious, subsidised meals, round-the-clock gym access, an auditorium and more
~ Subsidised market hall with food, freshly prepared daily by our in-house hospitality team
~ Free breakfast options, juice, hot drinks and fruit.
~ Employee referral bonus (up to £2000!)
~ Electric Car Scheme
~ Cycle to Work scheme
~ Free game codes, game swag and merchandise
~ Family-friendly leave available
~ Christmas Saving Scheme
~ Free parking
~ Annual High Performer Award
Professional development and wellbeing
Vitality Private Healthcare, discounts and rewards for you, your spouse and children (upon the successful completion of your 6 month probationary period)
Access to mental health and wellbeing support via Plumm (includes 4 free video therapy sessions per month for both the employee and up to 3 family members aged 18+), unlimited text therapy, courses, meditations
Access to an accredited Academy providing professional qualifications (and access to 500 UK discounts and offers via TOTUM when registered as a student)
A dedicated Workplace Experience team responsible for work environments, workplace and quality of employee life services to help foster collaboration, creativity and innovation
In-studio wellbeing programmes and People team support
Free activities via our Bus Tours programme (where on occasion, partners and children are welcome to join you)
~ Many team events to celebrate team and game milestones
~ Sponsored team activities including football, basketball, book club, movie club and more
~ Opportunity to contribute to our internal Employee Diversity and Equality Network
If you have a general query or if you need support with your application and/or an alternative way to apply, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent team at Double Eleven
Remote Principal Low-Level Graphics Programmer in Houghton-Le-Spring employer: Double Eleven
Double Eleven is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant town of Middlesbrough, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises creativity and collaboration. With flexible working hours, generous leave policies, and state-of-the-art facilities, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance while being part of an award-winning team that values personal and professional growth. The company fosters a supportive environment with numerous opportunities for development, recognition, and well-being, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals to thrive in the gaming industry.
