Principal Rendering Engineer in Guildford

Principal Rendering Engineer

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The Studio

We are a video game development studio with offices in Guildford, UK and Utrecht, Netherlands. We focus on quality and excellence, and our partners and players are always at the front of everything we do. Games are not just about gameplay; we also balance every single aspect of a game that you, as a player, will interact with—what you see, how you play, and how it makes you feel. It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us as we embark on a new unannounced project, pushing the boundaries of all aspects of the game to create a truly AAA experience.

The Role

As our Principal Rendering Engineer you will work closely with the Technical Director and Engineering team to develop and optimise the rendering and graphics technology we implement on our AAA projects. Your main focus will be collaborating with engineers, artists, and technical artists to design, implement, and optimise rendering features. You will be at the forefront of creating visually stunning and immersive experiences for our players.

• Develop and optimise rendering features
• Implement shaders and lighting systems
• Collaborate with artists to achieve exceptional visual quality
• Optimize performance and memory usage
• Maintain and enhance the rendering pipeline
• Research and implement cutting‑edge rendering techniques
• Provide technical guidance to the team

Requirements

• Significant experience in real-time rendering and graphics programming
• Proficiency in C++ and shader programming languages (e.g., HLSL, GLSL)
• Strong understanding of rendering algorithms and techniques
• Experience with Unreal Engine or other modern game engines
• Knowledge of performance profiling and optimisation techniques
• Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Previous experience shipping AAA titles is a plus

Bonus points if you have

• At least one or two extra languages under your belt
• Previous experience building large‑scale, real‑time, multiplayer games

Benefits

• International AAA game projects
• Access to cutting‑edge hardware
• Flexible/hybrid working (we work 3 days per week on site)
• Great increasing holiday benefits including Christmas Shutdown
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private Healthcare Plan including dental and optical support, mental health, online GP
• Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Flu jab vouchers
• Regular team incentives and social events
• Brand new Guildford office
• Access to a well‑stocked fridge and snack cupboard
• Opportunities to work with our Netherlands office

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Computer Games

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