Lead Rendering Programmer

Were seeking an exceptional Lead Rendering Programmer to drive the evolution of our internal game engines rendering capabilities. Leading a team of 5 specialized engineers youll architect and deliver cutting-edge graphics technology that powers AAA titles played by millions worldwide. This is a high-impact role where technical excellence meets strategic leadership.

What Youll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with Technical Directors and Technical Architects to translate vision into executable technical strategies
• Lead a high-performing rendering team through clear objective-setting continuous feedback career development and performance management
• Drive technical decision-making across the rendering pipeline balancing innovation with production needs
• Champion best practices and engineering excellence across multiple production teams

Hands-On Technical Contribution

• Write production code alongside your team developing and optimizing renderer systems game engine features and content pipelines
• Architect scalable rendering solutions that serve diverse production requirements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with artists designers and engineers to identify optimization opportunities and system improvements
• Push the boundaries of real-time rendering through research prototyping and implementation of advanced graphical features
• Conduct rigorous code reviews and provide mentorship to elevate team capabilities

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Leadership: Proven track record managing game programming teams with 5 direct reports
• Experience: 10 years in graphics/rendering programming
• Shipped Titles: Minimum 2 AAA games shipped as a rendering engineer
• Technical Mastery:
  • Expert-level C/C with advanced multi-threading proficiency
  • Deep knowledge of modern graphics APIs (DirectX 12 Vulkan Metal) and shader programming
  • Strong command of 3D mathematics rendering algorithms and computer graphics fundamentals
• Education: Bachelors degree in computer science Software Engineering or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cross-platform development (PC Console Mobile)
• Deep expertise in low-level optimization memory management and hardware-specific tuning
• Hands-on experience with popular game engines (Unreal Unity proprietary engines)
• Familiarity with middleware integration and third-party rendering solutions
• Track record of innovation in areas such as real-time ray tracing global illumination physically-based rendering or procedural generation

Personal Attributes

• Self-directed and results-oriented with exceptional problem-solving abilities
• Outstanding communication skills with ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Passionate about pushing graphical boundaries while maintaining production pragmatism
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to team growth and knowledge sharing

Additional Information :

We are working to enrich players lives through unique and memorable gaming experiences and by improving the positive impacts of our games. To get there we are creating a safer more inclusive work environment we are giving back to the communities where Ubisoft operates by working with local non-profit partners and by working to reduce the environmental impact of our business. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race ethnicity religion gender sexual orientation age or disability status.

Come on board and experience #LifeAtUbi for yourself we are always on the lookout for talents who thrive in bringing their A-game to work. If this sounds like you shoot us your resume portfolio and anything else to show that youre serious about fun!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time