Senior Rendering Engineer
Cloud Chamber · Novato, California, United States
Posted about 2 months ago · $108,900 - $161,160
or apply directly on Cloud Chamber's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 53 days Cloud Chamber's roles stay open a median of 53 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 9% of Cloud Chamber's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Cloud Chamber
- high 14 stale, 0 reposted of 22 open
- Hiring momentum
- 25 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Cloud Chamber's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Cloud Chamber.
About this role
As a Senior Graphics Engineer at Cloud Chamber, you will work closely with a team of game developers to enhance Unreal Engine 5 for the BioShock franchise. Your responsibilities will include modifying shaders, developing rendering technologies, integrating third-party solutions, and optimizing performance for rendering challenges. You will also create tools for content production, debug issues, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating across various disciplines in the development process.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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 Cloud Chamber 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
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
- 14 paid holidays per calendar year
- Paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program
- Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
- Paid parental and compassionate leave
- Wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility despite the #LI-Remote tag
- The role requires collaboration across various teams, which may involve navigating complex interpersonal dynamics
- The pay range is broad and may vary significantly based on individual factors
Summarised from Cloud Chamber's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Cloud Chamber on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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