Senior Graphics Programmer

About the Role

Join Double Eleven's award-winning development team as a Senior Graphics Programmer in Middlesbrough, UK, delivering high-quality visual experiences on top gaming franchises. You will create and optimize advanced graphical features and work closely with partner teams to ensure excellence across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop rendering features and effects within a proprietary game engine to maintain high visual standards.
• Profile and optimize both C++ and GPU shader code to improve performance and remove bottlenecks.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments and external partners, maintaining a positive, problem-solving mindset.
• Enhance asset pipelines, tools, and workflows through interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Engage in code reviews and mentor colleagues to spread graphics programming knowledge.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong expertise in C++ programming and shader development.
• Experience with modern graphics APIs such as DirectX 12 or Vulkan and interest in cross-platform capabilities.
• Proficiency with performance profiling tools like PIX, RenderDoc, or NSight.
• Thorough understanding of up-to-date rendering techniques including Physically Based Rendering (PBR), Global Illumination, Deferred Rendering, and real-time Ray Tracing.
• Preferred experience in system-level programming related to memory management and streaming for large-scale open-world games.
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning of new graphics tools and rendering methods.

Qualifications

All relevant educational backgrounds will be considered.

Work Environment and Benefits

• Flexible start time between 8:00am and 10:00am.
• 35-hour work week with a 1-hour flexible lunch break.
• Option for up to two days remote work weekly through hybrid arrangement.
• 28 days annual leave, including 20 standard days plus 8 bank holidays, plus 1 day off for your birthday and 1 day for moving house.
• Up to 10 discretionary leave days during the year-end holiday season.
• State-of-the-art studio facilities featuring a subsidized market hall, 24/7 gym access, auditorium, and more.
• Free breakfast, drinks, fruits, and daily nutritious meals at subsidized prices.
• Employee referral bonuses up to £2000.
• Programs such as Electric Car Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Christmas Savings Scheme, and free parking.
• Access to free game codes, merchandise, and swag.
• Family-friendly leave options.

Recognition and Wellbeing

• Annual profit share, length of service rewards, and high performer awards.
• Vitality Private Healthcare coverage for employees and their families after probation period.
• Mental health support via Plumm including video and text therapy sessions and wellness resources.
• Personalized professional development plans and access to an accredited Academy and discounts.
• Dedicated Workplace Experience team ensuring a supportive work environment.
• Onsite wellness programs and People team assistance.

Team Culture and Activities

• Free team activities and bus tours with family inclusion on occasions.
• Various social and sports clubs including football, basketball, book, and movie clubs.
• Opportunities to engage in the Employee Diversity and Equality Network.

Additional Information

Applicants must submit a portfolio or showreel to be considered. The company is unable to sponsor visas for this position.

For general inquiries or application support and alternative application methods, contact the Double Eleven Talent team directly.