Game Tools & Modding Engineer

Job Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

Pay: $20 - $60/hr

Job Summary:

Our customer’s team is seeking a Game Tools & Modding Engineer with strong rendering and engine-level experience to build high-performance, real-time applications. This role goes beyond gameplay—you’ll work on graphics systems, rendering pipelines, and low-level optimizations using technologies such as DirectX (DX11 and DX12), Vulkan, OpenGL, or similar APIs.

If you have a strong foundation in game development + graphics programming, and enjoy working close to the engine, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and develop game systems and engine-level features using C++ and game engines
2. Develop tools and modding related to games
3. Work on rendering pipelines, shaders, and real-time graphics systems
4. Optimize performance across CPU/GPU, memory, and rendering workloads
5. Build and extend tools, pipelines, and engine systems to support development
6. Collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to deliver high-quality experiences

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7. Debug complex issues related to rendering, performance, and cross-platform compatibility
8. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
9. Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical decision-making

Required Skills and Qualifications:

1. 3–6 years of experience in game development or real-time graphics programming
2. Strong proficiency in C++
3. Hands-on experience with one or more graphics APIs: DirectX (DX11/12), Vulkan, OpenGL, or Metal
4. Solid understanding of:
5. Rendering pipelines
6. Shaders (HLSL/GLSL)
7. 3D math and real-time graphics concepts
8. Experience with Unreal Engine or similar game engines
9. Familiarity with performance optimization (CPU/GPU, memory, multithreading)

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10. Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
11. Ability to work independently in a remote, distributed team

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with engine customization or low-level systems development
2. Familiarity with profiling tools (RenderDoc, PIX, Nsight, etc.)
3. Experience working on cross-platform or performance-constrained environments
4. Exposure to tooling, pipelines, or editor extensions
5. Background in multiplayer or large-scale systems

Important Note:

This role is focused on programming, rendering, and engine-level development.

• Profiles primarily focused on design, QA, or art disciplines will not be considered.