Lead Rendering Engineer

The role involves leading, supporting and providing technical guidance to our clients team of experienced rendering programmers. Working closely with the Rendering Director and other tech leads, you’ll help to ensure the team delivers the systems needed to create the highest quality game experience for players in line with the artistic vision of the Art Director.
  
You’ll also be applying your technical expertise directly by writing code, making optimisations, and resolving complex and challenging issues.
  
This role will be expected to work in a hybrid pattern, with some time in the week spent onsite in the London studio.
 
Your Role Accountabilities…

• Leading, supporting and providing technical guidance for the team of experienced rendering programmers
• Working with Production to ensure success in hitting timelines through effective short- and long-term planning
• Developing rendering features and systems
• Profiling, optimising and helping set budgets
• Coming up with creative solutions to support content creators
• Leading by example in the development of best practices
• Maintaining and improving team effectiveness and efficiency

  
Qualifications & Experience…

• A high level of technical ability, including with C++
• Professional game development experience on high quality projects
• A broad and comprehensive understanding of rendering techniques
• Knowledge of a variety of CPU, GPU and asset optimisation approaches
• Self-directed, organised and able to prioritise effectively
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4 preferred
• Familiarity with the latest generation of consoles preferred