Senior Rendering Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a rendering engineer who cares as much about the 1% low as the hero screenshot. You will work directly with our Principal Rendering Engineer and Technical Art Director on VxEngine's next generation of real-time lighting, temporal reconstruction, and GPU-driven geometry.

What you'll do

• Design and implement rendering features in VxEngine's frame graph and visibility systems.
• Profile and optimize GPU and CPU frame time across a broad hardware matrix.
• Collaborate with technical artists on material, lighting, and particle pipelines.
• Build tools and debug views that make rendering problems visible and fixable.
• Mentor engineers and review rendering code across the studio.

What we're looking for

• 5+ years of professional rendering or engine programming experience.
• Deep knowledge of modern graphics APIs (D3D12, Vulkan, or Metal) and GPU architecture.
• Strong C++ and real-time debugging skills.
• Shipped at least one commercial title or equivalent production project.
• Clear written communication and a bias toward measurable results.

Nice to have

• Experience with temporal upscaling, virtual shadow maps, or GPU-driven rendering.
• Console development experience.
• Familiarity with large, streaming open worlds.

How to apply

Send your CV, portfolio (where relevant), and a short note about why this role and why Horizon to careers@horizonrp.net. We read every application and respond to every candidate. Please include the role title in your subject line.

Horizon Studios is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need an accommodation during the application process, emailcareers@horizonrp.net.