Game Developer - Remote

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Game Tools & Modding Engineer to join a remote team focused on creating high-performance, real-time applications. This role encompasses developing graphics systems, rendering pipelines, and optimizing low-level engine features using technologies such as DirectX (DX11/12), Vulkan, and OpenGL.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement game systems and engine features using C++ and game engines.
• Create and maintain tools and modding support for games.
• Develop and optimize rendering pipelines, shaders, and real-time graphics components.
• Enhance performance for CPU, GPU, memory, and rendering tasks.
• Build and extend tools, pipelines, and engine frameworks to facilitate game development.
• Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and engineering peers to deliver quality user experiences.
• Troubleshoot complex challenges related to rendering, performance, and multi-platform compatibility.
• Write well-structured, maintainable, and documented code.
• Engage in code reviews and contribute to technical decisions.

Required Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of experience in game development or real-time graphics programming.
• Advanced C++ programming skills.
• Proficient with one or more graphics APIs such as DirectX (DX11/12), Vulkan, OpenGL, or Metal.
• In-depth knowledge of rendering pipelines and shader programming (HLSL/GLSL).
• Strong grasp of 3D mathematics and real-time graphics principles.
• Experience with game engines like Unreal Engine or equivalent.
• Expertise in performance optimization targeting CPU, GPU, memory, and multithreading.
• Strong analytical and debugging capabilities.
• Capability to work autonomously in a distributed remote team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in engine customization and low-level system development.
• Experience with graphics profiling tools such as RenderDoc, PIX, or Nsight.
• Understanding of cross-platform development and constraints.
• Familiarity with tooling, pipelines, and editor customizations.
• Knowledge of multiplayer systems or large-scale architecture.