Senior Rendering Programmer (Remote/Onsite)

Role overview

BeamNG is seeking a Senior Rendering Programmer with strong C++ and real-time rendering expertise. You’ll work independently inside a proprietary engine environment and take ownership of complex, long-term rendering projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Improve BeamNG’s proprietary C++ engine and renderer beyond what’s typical with common engines.
• Work across multiple graphics backends:
  • DirectX 11, DirectX 12, Vulkan, and console APIs
  • Ensure features are consistent, correct, and performant across all supported platforms.
• Implement and improve rendering features end to end.
• Optimize GPU/CPU frame time and memory usage.
• Write simple, maintainable code for long-term sustainability.
• Independently learn new codebase areas as needed for each task.
• Apply linear algebra and geometric principles to rendering problems.
• Investigate and resolve GPU vendor/driver/hardware-specific issues across a wide range of player hardware.
• Support build scripts, library integrations, and continuous integration.

Collaboration

• Participate actively in internal discussions and keep track of items impacting engine/renderer development.
• Own project advancement with minimal oversight.
• Work closely with artists and technical artists to deliver real-time visuals.
• Assist and guide developers; occasionally perform minor code reviews.

Requirements

• Proven track record modifying/creating rendering code in a custom/proprietary engine.
• C++ foundation and real-time rendering experience (5+ years).
• Experience with multithreading primitives and parallel command recording.
• Hands-on experience with at least one modern graphics API: DirectX 12, Vulkan, or console equivalent.
• Shader authoring in HLSL or GLSL, including compute shaders.
• Strong understanding of the real-time rendering pipeline and GPU hardware, including:
  • rasterization, lighting, shadowing, materials, post-processing
  • synchronization and resource lifetimes
• Comprehensive knowledge of CPU/GPU memory management and optimization.
• Strong math for rendering: linear algebra, vectors/matrices, coordinate spaces, geometry, color spaces.
• Profiling/debugging experience with tools like RenderDoc, PIX, Nsight, or vendor profilers.
• Ability to take ownership and drive initiatives to completion.
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages a plus.

Nice to have

• Built your own custom engine/renderer as a personal/hobby project.
• Experience supporting multiple graphics backends via shared abstraction.
• Console development experience.
• Familiarity with shader compilation toolchains and cross-compilation (e.g., DXC, SPIR-V) and shader permutation systems.
• Willingness to provide mentorship and conduct code reviews.
• Proficiency with Linux programming and scripting.
• Knowledge of CI, troubleshooting build issues, and integrating new libraries/platforms.
• VR rendering experience.