Game Tools & Modding Engineer

This role is for one of our clients

$20 - $60/hourpay

Role Title: Game Tools & Modding Engineer

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

We are looking for a Game Tools & Modding Engineer with strong expertise in graphics programming, rendering systems, and engine-level development to build high-performance, real-time applications. This role focuses on developing graphics systems, rendering pipelines, engine tools, and low-level optimizations using modern graphics APIs such as DirectX (DX11/DX12), Vulkan, OpenGL, or Metal.

If you have a strong background in game development, graphics programming, and engine architecture, and enjoy working close to the engine rather than gameplay logic, this opportunity is for you.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Engine & Tools Development

• Design, develop, and maintain engine-level systems and game development tools using C++.

• Build and enhance game modding tools, editor extensions, and development pipelines.

• Extend engine capabilities to improve workflows for developers, artists, and designers.

Graphics & Rendering

• Develop and optimize rendering pipelines, shaders, and real-time graphics systems.

• Implement graphics features using DirectX (DX11/DX12), Vulkan, OpenGL, Metal, or equivalent graphics APIs.

• Work with HLSL/GLSL shaders and modern rendering techniques.

Performance Optimization

• Optimize rendering performance across CPU, GPU, memory, and multithreaded workloads.

• Identify and resolve bottlenecks affecting graphics performance and engine efficiency.

• Debug complex rendering, graphics, and cross-platform compatibility issues.

Collaboration & Code Quality

• Collaborate closely with engineers, technical artists, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented C++ code following engineering best practices.

• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in game development, graphics programming, or real-time rendering.

• Strong proficiency in C++.

• Hands-on experience with one or more graphics APIs:

• DirectX 11/12

• Vulkan

• OpenGL

• Metal

• Solid understanding of:

• Rendering pipelines

• Shader programming (HLSL/GLSL)

• 3D mathematics

• Real-time graphics concepts

• Experience with Unreal Engine or a similar game engine.

• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques across CPU, GPU, memory, and multithreading.

• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently in a distributed or remote team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with engine customization and low-level systems programming.

• Familiarity with graphics profiling and debugging tools such as RenderDoc, PIX, Nsight, or similar.

• Experience developing cross-platform applications or working within performance-constrained environments.

• Exposure to game development tooling, editor extensions, asset pipelines, or automation.

• Background in multiplayer systems or large-scale game architectures.

Must-Have Skills

• C++

• Game Development

• Graphics Programming

• DirectX / Vulkan / OpenGL

• Rendering Pipeline

Good-to-Have Skills

• Unreal Engine

• Shader Programming (HLSL/GLSL)

• Engine Development

• Performance Optimization

• RenderDoc

• PIX

• Nsight

• Game Tools Development

• Modding Tools