Game Developer - Remote

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Game Tools and Modding Engineer to contribute remotely on a contract basis. This position involves working on advanced rendering systems, engine-level optimizations, and real-time graphics applications. You will leverage technologies such as DirectX (DX11/12), Vulkan, OpenGL, and similar graphics APIs to enhance game engine pipelines and tools beyond gameplay mechanics.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement game engine features and systems using C++ and game engines.
• Create and improve tools and modding functionalities associated with games.
• Develop and optimize rendering pipelines, shaders, and real-time graphics components.
• Enhance performance across CPU/GPU, memory, and rendering tasks.
• Expand and maintain pipelines, tools, and engine-level systems that facilitate development.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including designers, artists, and engineers.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex rendering, performance, and compatibility issues.
• Produce clean, well-documented, maintainable code.
• Engage in code reviews and support technical decision processes.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Between 3 to 6 years’ experience in game development or real-time graphics programming.
• Expert-level proficiency in C++ programming.
• Practical experience working with graphics APIs such as DirectX (DX11/12), Vulkan, OpenGL, or Metal.
• In-depth understanding of rendering pipelines and shader programming (HLSL/GLSL).
• Solid grasp of 3D mathematics and real-time graphics principles.
• Experience with Unreal Engine or comparable game engines.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques covering CPU/GPU, memory, and multithreading.
• Strong debugging capabilities and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Independent working ability in a remote, distributed team environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Background in engine customization or low-level system development.
• Experience using graphics profiling tools like RenderDoc, PIX, Nsight, etc.
• Work history involving cross-platform or performance-sensitive projects.
• Familiarity with tooling, pipelines, or editor extension development.
• Experience related to multiplayer or large-scale system development.