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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.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
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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