Senior Advanced Software Engineer - Rendering

25 days ago

Chicago, IL, USA or Las Vegas, NV, USASenior

Base Salary

$150k - $172k/yr

Responsibilities

Design, build, test, and maintain core engine systems including rendering pipelines, cross-platform runtime abstractions, and memory and performance systems.
Build engine-level abstractions and tooling that support product development.
Diagnose and resolve complex low-level performance and stability issues.
Contribute to core engine architecture decisions and the long-term technical roadmap.
Partner with platform, tools, and product teams on shared technology solutions.
Lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and support continuous improvement of development processes.
Use AI-assisted tools to improve development efficiency, code quality, testing effectiveness, and team productivity.
Ensure compliance with platform standards and stay current with industry trends and technologies.

8+ years of professional software development experience.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
Direct experience with Unity, Unreal, or a comparable commercial game engine.
Expertise in C++ and/or C#.
Deep understanding of rendering pipelines, graphics APIs, and GPU architecture.
Strong knowledge of low-level performance optimization and memory management.
Experience building cross-platform solutions is highly preferred.
Comfort using AI-assisted coding tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or Copilot in daily development.
Ability to lead and mentor team members, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Hybrid role based in the Chicago or Las Vegas studio, with an expectation of four days per week in the office.
Company-sponsored healthcare, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid time off, a 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, and other benefits.
The role may require gaming or other licenses, background investigations, security checks, and compliance with applicable regulatory or contractual requirements.

C#C++Unity

201-500 employees