Research Engineer – Real-time Rendering / Graphics / Vulkan / OpenGL

We are seeking for Research Engineers (various levels of seniority) to join a growing game-engine research team in Dublin. This role focuses on advancing real-time graphics technologies for next-generation mobile game performance & GPU efficiency.

You will contribute to the design & evolution of the core rendering framework, from material systems & shader pipelines to runtime optimisation while collaborating closely with global engineering teams, research partners, & product groups.

As a Research Engineer your responsibilities will include:

• Develop & refine real-time rendering systems, including shading frameworks, material workflows, & programmable pipelines.
• Explore the latest advancements in mobile & real-time graphics, drawing from major academic venues (e.g., SIGGRAPH, Eurographics, EGSR) to propose & prototype new techniques.
• Evaluate emerging engine features & rendering innovations (e.g., ray tracing, virtualized geometry) & translate them into practical implementation plans.
• Work directly with academic collaborators, industry partners, & internal engine teams to assess technology impact & align research outcomes with production needs.
• Optimise rendering performance across mobile platforms & support integration into the final product environment.

As a Research Engineer your skills will include:

Required

• Master’s or PhD
• Strong C/C++ expertise with experience building complex, maintainable rendering systems.
• Practical knowledge of at least one modern graphics API (Metal, Vulkan, or Direct3D 12).
• Proficiency in shader languages such as HLSL, GLSL, or Metal Shading Language.
• Solid grounding in contemporary rendering methods—e.g., ray tracing, GI, GPU-driven rendering—and strong 3D mathematics fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with game engines (Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, etc.) & graphics debugging tools (RenderDoc, PIX, Nsight, etc.).
• Excellent communication & collaborative skills.

Plus

• Background in developing or extending game engines (Unreal, Unity, Lumberyard, or proprietary engines).
• Familiarity with ECS & data-oriented design patterns.
• Ability to turn research concepts into production-ready rendering code
• Experience with DX12 or Metal is beneficial.
• Prior development on Android or iOS graphics pipelines is a strong advantage.

Feel free to also refer someone you may know who could be good for the role. If they are successfully placed, we offer a great referral scheme!

Key words – Real-time Rendering / Computer Graphics / Vulkan / OpenGL / Unreal / Unity / Direct3D / Shaders / Game Engines / Publications / R&D / GPU

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