Principal Low-Level Graphics Programmer

3 weeks, 4 days ago
Full-time
Lead
Software Development
Double Eleven

Double Eleven

Double Eleven is a UK-based independent games studio that specializes in technology-led game development. They are known for pushing the boundaries of gaming platforms and collaborating with major IPs like Minecraft Dungeons, Prison Architect, and Fall...

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 2010

Description

  • Drive engine-level rendering strategy across PC and console platforms.
  • Architect and implement modern rendering back ends and low-level graphics features.
  • Design and evolve a highly optimized, GPU-driven rendering pipeline.
  • Develop GPU memory management systems for modern graphics APIs.
  • Maintain cross-platform shader compilation infrastructure.
  • Architect and optimize hardware-accelerated ray tracing systems and acceleration structures.
  • Profile and resolve GPU bottlenecks, pipeline stalls, and performance issues.
  • Own complex graphics features from planning through delivery while managing risks and trade-offs.
  • Collaborate with content creators to ensure assets meet performance and technical requirements.
  • Mentor rendering engineers and communicate graphics architecture decisions to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience developing core rendering engine infrastructure.
  • Expert proficiency with modern graphics APIs, particularly DirectX 12.
  • Mastery of C++ and GPU programming, including bindless architectures, GPU-driven rendering, and asynchronous GPU compute.
  • Comprehensive understanding of modern GPU microarchitecture across PC and consoles.
  • Deep knowledge of hardware ray tracing architecture and acceleration structures.
  • Experience with GPU memory management in modern APIs.
  • Expertise with low-level GPU profiling and debugging tools.
  • Extensive experience working with modern console platforms; Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 experience is preferred.
  • Strong communication, technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural decision-making skills.
  • Relevant qualifications considered; visa sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours with a 35-hour workweek and hybrid or remote working options for suitable candidates.
  • 28 days of annual leave, birthday and moving-house leave, and up to 10 additional discretionary days during the year-end break.
  • Vitality private healthcare after probation, family-friendly leave, and mental health support through Plumm.
  • Personalized development plans, an accredited professional development Academy, and dedicated workplace support.
  • State-of-the-art studio with subsidized meals, free breakfast and refreshments, 24-hour gym access, and free parking.
  • Annual profit share, length-of-service recognition, high-performer awards, and an employee referral bonus of up to £2,000.
  • Electric Car Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Christmas Saving Scheme, and free games and merchandise.
  • Team events, hobby clubs, sponsored sports and social activities, and diversity and equality network participation.

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