Please log in for

Support

Senior Rendering Engineer - Console Specialist

Crytek is looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Rendering Engineer with focus on consoles for the CRYENGINE team.

As a member of our CRYENGINE Rendering team, you will thrive in a collaborative environment as a dedicated team player with a self-driven attitude and a strong willingness to learn and grow.


Relocation & Remote Work
Although we believe living close to our studio helps foster team spirit and stronger bonds between team members, we understand that people have different needs and expectations for their place of residence. You have a choice of three location options, allowing you to work with Crytek from anywhere you wish:

1. Come to our modern headquarters in Frankfurt and receive an attractive relocation package and have access to all of our benefits.

2. If you are already living in a European Union member state, we are able to offer you a permanent work contract and allow you to work remotely as an employee from there. 

3. If you are interested in full-time remote work in any other country outside of the European Union, we can offer you a freelance contract arrangement.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain CRYENGINE's cutting-edge rendering system on console platforms
  • Research, prototype, and implement solutions tailored to the fixed hardware of consoles to achieve high-quality rendering in a real-time context.
  • Perform CPU and GPU performance profiling and low-level hardware-specific optimizations on console platforms.
  • Work with game teams to achieve visually stunning game experiences.
  • Collaborate with other engineers to form a highly creative and productive team.
Requirements
  • 3+ years of professional experience as a Rendering/Graphics Engineer in the gaming industry
  • At least a Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent C++ programming and software design skills.
  • Excellent GPU and CPU debugging and optimization skills and experience working with platform specific tools.
  • Strong understanding of the console hardware, especially GPU architecture.
  • Deep experience with one or more console graphics APIs (DirectX on Xbox, PlayStation APIs, etc.).
  • Strong passion for video game technology and graphics in particular.
  • Experience with game engines, preferably experience with CRYENGINE.
  • Solid English skills, good communication skills with strong affinity for transparency.
What you can expect from us

Home Office 
Work-life balance is not just a hollow term for us. At Crytek, we offer you the option to either work from home or in our studio. 
 
Career Path 
Your professional development is important to us, so we have laid out a career plan to help you progress towards your goals and objectives. 
 
Company Apartment 
To help you get settled, we provide you with a fully furnished company apartment during your first three months in Frankfurt.* 
 
Relocation Support 
We offer a relocation budget and full coverage of flights to Frankfurt for you and your family. 
You can expect extensive assistance with visa, work permits, and communication with authorities during the relocation process, as well as help settling into Germany (e.g. setting up appointments with banks, government agencies, schools, landlords, finding apartments etc.).* 
            
Public Transport Pass 
Discover Frankfurt by bus, tram and metro – free of charge.* 
 
Gym Card 
A healthy body is a healthy mind. We offer a membership at the premium gym chain Fitness First in Germany. Work out, join group fitness classes, or relax in the wellness facilities.
 
International Environment 
We truly embody diversity at Crytek. With employees from over 42 different countries, we define ourselves by our cultural diversity. 
 
German Classes 
Understanding the local culture will make your stay abroad more enjoyable, and Crytek supports that by offering German language courses for you and your family. 
       
Events
Join us on our exciting company events, including new starter breakfasts, summer and winter parties, our annual trip to Gamescom in Cologne, and many more!* 
We are all gamers: stay connected and play games with your colleagues at our remote gaming parties.
     
Vacation Days 
At our Frankfurt office you can enjoy 24 days of vacation per year, and every 2 years you get 1 more (up to a maximum of 28 days). You will also have on average 10 public holidays on top of the days you take off. If you are working from another country, local standards apply.
  
*only applicable to employees in Frankfurt.

Apply for this Position

Please apply directly online and, if applicable, upload your materials as specified on the job posting. Fields marked with a * are required.

We are Crytek.

Crytek is an independent video game developer, publisher, and technology provider based in Frankfurt, Germany.

Crytek pushes the boundaries of the possible to make the impossible a reality. We want to create the most fun gaming experiences around, and if we have to blow up computer system requirements or push genre boundaries to do so, then we will. With almost two decades of experience in the games industry, Crytek takes its unique combination of experience and skills and continue to make an impact via innovative, fun, cutting-edge games and technology.

We use cookies on this website to improve your experience, analyse our traffic and integrate with social media. You may adjust your cookie preferences by clicking “customize”. Please find further information in our Privacy and Cookie policies