Posted 3 months ago
Senior/Principal Graphics Engineer
@ thatgamecompany
Remote in Canada
Overview
thatgamecompany is hiring a Senior/Principal Graphics Engineer for its engine team to build real-time rendering systems for its proprietary C++ game engine. The role is remote within the US and Canada, full-time, with a salary of $150,000 to $220,000 USD per year plus a discretionary bonus. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not offered.
Responsibilities:
- Develop high-performance C++ systems for a proprietary game engine
- Design and maintain rendering features, engine components and graphics pipelines
- Profile and optimize GPU and CPU performance, especially on mobile
- Write clean, documented code
- Mentor others and share best practices
Requirements summary:
- Expert-level C++ with performance tuning and multi-threading
- Shipped large-scale 3D games across multiple platforms
- Experience with game engines and art/content pipelines
- Deep knowledge of modern rendering pipelines, Vulkan and Metal
- Proficiency with GPU profiling and debugging tools
- At least 6 years of game industry experience
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 6+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Home, Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness, Home office allowance |
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thatgamecompany
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Dedicated to creating timeless interactive entertainment that inspires human connection worldwide.
Full company description
thatgamecompany designs and develops artistically crafted, broadly accessible video games that push the boundaries of interactive entertainment. We respect our players and want to contribute meaningful, enriching experiences that touch and inspire them. We seek talent that values integrity and personal growth within an environment of intense collaboration and experimentation. Our mission - create timeless entertainment that make positive change to the human psyche worldwide.
- LinkedIn followers
- 35,064
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 247
- Reported office locations
- Santa Monica, California, US
- Business categories
- Video Games
- MMO Games
- Developer Tools
- Family
- Console Games
- Mobile
- Online Games
- Social Network
- Other recorded names
- thatgamecompany
- Specialties
- Video Game Design
- Artistic Video Games
- and Video Game Innovation
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 28,800,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
thatgamecompany designs and develops artistically crafted, broadly accessible video games that push the boundaries of interactive entertainment. We respect our players and want to contribute meaningful, enriching experiences that touch and inspire them. We seek talent that values integrity and personal growth within an environment of intense collaboration and experimentation. Our mission - create timeless…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment Providers |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Santa Monica, California |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2006 |
| Specialties | Video Game DesignArtistic Video Gamesand Video Game Innovation |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
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Remote: US and Canada Only
We are looking for an exceptional Senior Graphics Engineer to join our engine team and help us continue to grow the most advanced social game on earth.
You’ll collaborate with fellow engine team members as well as gameplay engineers, artists and designers to bring the highest quality game experience to players on all supported devices — regardless of platform or performance tier.
What you’ll do here
Develop high-performance C++ systems for our proprietary game engine, with a focus on real-time rendering, performance and scalability.
Design, implement, and maintain rendering features, core engine components, tools and graphics pipelines.
Profile and optimize GPU and CPU performance across a wide range of devices, with particular emphasis on mobile.
Write clean, maintainable code with clear documentation and code-level comments.
Contribute to team growth by mentoring others, sharing best practices, and staying up-to-date with graphics and platform trends.
Must haves
Expert-level C++ development skills with deep knowledge of performance tuning, multi-threading, and low-level engine systems.
Have shipped large-scale 3D games across multiple platforms.
Experience with game engines and art/content pipelines.
Deep understanding of modern rendering pipelines and graphics APIs. We use Vulkan and Metal.
Proficiency with GPU profiling/debugging tools.
At least 6 years of Game industry experience
Nice to have
Passion for pushing the boundaries of Android graphics, particularly with Vulkan.
Familiarity with SIMD instruction sets.
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Perks:
Paid Time Off, Holidays and Two Weeks Winter Break
Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job—there’s no waiting period before they kick in.
Pet Insurance for those who need it too.
Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members
Pre-tax wellness stipend
Pre-tax work from home stipend
Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match
Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discount portal for everyday goods and services
Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together
Support for personal professional development
We look forward to meeting you!
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Unfortunately, We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
The salary range for this position is $150,000.00 USD to $220,000.00 USD annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices.
Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision,
401k, and paid time off.
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