Game Developer - Remote

About the role

YO IT Consulting is hiring a Game Tools and Modding Engineer to focus on engine-level architecture and high-performance graphics. You will build and maintain rendering systems while creating tools that support the broader development lifecycle.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Architect and implement engine features and game systems using C++.
• Create and maintain tools and modding capabilities.
• Manage rendering pipelines, shader development, and real-time graphics.
• Perform deep optimizations for CPU, GPU, and memory usage.
• Expand engine systems and development pipelines.
• Partner with artists and designers to refine game experiences.
• Resolve complex bugs related to performance and cross-platform compatibility.
• Produce clean, documented code and participate in peer reviews.

Requirements

• 3 to 6 years of professional experience in game development or real-time graphics.
• Expert knowledge of C++.
• Practical experience with at least one graphics API: DirectX 11, DirectX 12, Vulkan, OpenGL, or Metal.
• Proficiency with rendering pipelines and shaders (HLSL or GLSL).
• Mastery of 3D math and real-time graphics principles.
• Experience with Unreal Engine or comparable game engines.
• Proven ability to optimize for CPU, GPU, memory, and multithreading.
• Strong capacity for independent work within a distributed team.

Nice to have

• Experience modifying engine internals or building low-level systems.
• Proficiency with profiling software such as RenderDoc, PIX, or Nsight.
• History of working in performance-constrained or cross-platform environments.
• Experience developing editor extensions or production pipelines.
• Knowledge of multiplayer or large-scale system architecture.

Skills & tools

• C++
• DirectX 11/12
• Vulkan
• OpenGL
• Metal
• HLSL
• GLSL
• Unreal Engine
• RenderDoc
• PIX
• Nsight