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# Senior Graphics Programmer

- **Company:** Cloud Imperium Games
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £50,839.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3D Rendering, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Software Debugging
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5804909869

## About the Role

* Comfortable working with C++ in a large shared codebase, including testing, code-reviews, source-control as well as experience with a common shader language and modern graphics API.
 * Good knowledge 3D rendering, 3D math, and optimization of the complete rendering pipeline.
 * Strong software debugging skills to effectively track, diagnose and solve a variety of complex issues.
 * Work well in a cooperative, cross-functional team environment; ability to translate technical jargon to non-technical audiences.

## Description

What does a Senior Graphic Programmer at Cloud Imperium Games do?
In short, on daily basis you will:

 * Drive research and implementation of new cutting-edge graphics technology and tools.
 * Analyse, refactor and improve upon existing graphics technology.
 * Assist and advise other software developers in use of graphics/rendering features, while debugging and fixing problems.
 * Profile and optimise the entire rendering pipeline, including lighting and shading components of the game.
 * Keep up to date with latest graphics and rendering techniques and tools, helping us to innovate, plan, and deliver full features.


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