Senior Rendering Engineer
2K · Novato, California, United States
Posted about 2 months ago · $108,900 - $161,160
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 54 days 2K's roles stay open a median of 55 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 5% of 2K's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at 2K
- high 81 stale, 5 reposted of 123 open
- Hiring momentum
- 179 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-27
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from 2K's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for 2K.
About this role
As a Senior Graphics Engineer at Cloud Chamber, you will work closely with a team to enhance Unreal Engine 5, focusing on modifying shaders, developing rendering technologies, and optimizing performance. Your role involves translating art direction into code, creating tools for content production, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating across various disciplines to achieve high-quality game development.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of 2K as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
- 5+ years industry or related experience
- Experience shipping at least one AAA console and/or PC game
- Previous experience working in a senior role as a Graphics or Rendering Engineer
- Strong 3D Math skills
- Strong C/C++ experience
Nice to have
- Exposure to third-party tools like Houdini, Substance Painter, and Z-Brush in terms of how they can function in a graphics pipeline
What you get
- Pay range of $108,900 - $161,160 per year
- Bonus and/or equity awards
- Eligibility to participate in 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
- 14 paid holidays per calendar year
- Paid vacation time ranging from 15 to 25 days or discretionary time off program
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the technologies used beyond Unreal Engine 5
- The role requires a proactive mindset and ability to work under pressure, which may imply a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in both French and English is required for candidates located in Quebec, which may limit opportunities for non-bilingual applicants
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Listed by 2K on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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