Senior Rendering Programmer (UK Remote)

Posted 27 February 2023
Salary Negotiable
LocationLiverpool
Job type Permanent
DisciplineProgramming
Reference18740
Contact NameIvan Cannon

Job description

We are working with the visionary game development studio Firesprite, who build innovative showcase titles for PlayStation platforms, to find a Senior Rendering Programmer to join the early development of a AAA, Unreal 5 multiplayer action game.

This bold project aims to break new ground in multiplayer, blending gameplay mechanics in new ways and deeply embedding storytelling elements into a unique universe. They are building an elite, diverse first-party team and this is your opportunity to help shape a future blockbuster!

Your responsibilities…

  • Designing, implementing, and iterating on new and existing render systems.
  • Developing features for multiple platforms and different hardware capabilities
  • Analysing different approaches to features to fit performance budgets
  • Use your development experience to help mentor and guide more junior members of the coding team
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
  • One or more years’ experience in a similar role, ideally with at least one shipped title
  • Experience working with the Unreal Engine and C++
  • Broad knowledge of GPU architecture and 3D vector maths
  • Solid knowledge of contemporary graphics techniques
  • Strong working knowledge of shaders
  • Strong API design/software engineering skills
  • Awareness of performance and memory footprints of different approaches or techniques
  • CPU and GPU profiling experience

It’s a bonus if you have…

  • Console development experience
  • Experience with developing tools for artists
  • Experience with Houdini

In 2012, Firesprite was founded  by a group of creative veterans with years of industry experience. The studio have created some of the most memorable and exciting games, with a core focus to develop innovative and memorable experiences for players on cutting edge gaming hardware.