Game Developer - Remote

Job Overview

This position is for a Game Tools & Modding Engineer focused on developing high-performance real-time applications beyond typical gameplay elements. You'll work on graphics and engine systems, utilizing APIs such as DirectX (versions 11 and 12), Vulkan, OpenGL, or comparable technologies in a fully remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement game systems and features at the engine level using C++ and various game engines.
• Develop tools and support modding functionalities associated with games.
• Design and enhance rendering pipelines, shaders, and real-time graphics systems.
• Perform optimization tasks on CPU, GPU, memory usage, and rendering workloads to improve performance.
• Expand and maintain tools, pipelines, and core engine systems to aid development processes.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including designers, artists, and engineers to achieve high-quality outputs.
• Diagnose and resolve complex problems related to rendering, system performance, and cross-platform compatibility.
• Produce clean, maintainable code with thorough documentation.
• Engage in code reviews and assist in making technical decisions.

Requirements

• Between 3 to 6 years of experience in game development or real-time graphics programming.
• Strong command of C++ programming language.
• Practical expertise with one or more graphics APIs such as DirectX (DX11/DX12), Vulkan, OpenGL, or Metal.
• Good understanding of rendering pipeline concepts.
• Knowledge of shader programming languages like HLSL or GLSL.
• Solid grasp of 3D mathematics and real-time graphics principles.
• Experience working with Unreal Engine or comparable game engines.
• Understanding of performance optimization methodologies for CPU, GPU, memory, and multithreading environments.
• Strong debugging skills and effective problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to function effectively as part of a remote and distributed team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in customizing game engines or developing low-level engine features.
• Familiarity with performance analysis and profiling tools such as RenderDoc, PIX, Nsight, among others.
• Background in cross-platform development and environments with tight performance constraints.
• Knowledge of tooling, pipeline creation, or editor extensions.
• Experience with multiplayer systems or large-scale game architectures.