Lead Graphics Engineer

A visualization studio creating interactive real-time 3D experiences for the web is looking for a Lead Graphics Engineer.

Our main mission is to deliver the most advanced real-time graphics the browser can produce — from high-end desktop GPUs to iPads — while staying at the forefront of the WebGPU era.

In this role, you will be the technical authority on everything visual: the render pipeline, materials, shaders, and the performance that makes it all run smoothly. At the same time, you will write frontend code that brings these capabilities directly to users.

• Rendering architecture & quality. Design and implement our render pipeline end to end - PBR materials, a composable postprocess stack (SSAO, SSGI, SSR, bloom, DOF, TAA), HDRI/IBL lighting, and a correct linear-color → tone-mapping (ACES / AgX) workflow.
• The render graph / pass system. Define how passes are ordered and composed, how the G-buffer and MRT targets are laid out, and how passes share data — and keep it maintainable as it scales.
• The GLB / material pipeline. Own material-slot conventions, the finish/variant system, and runtime material switching, working in lockstep with the asset team.
• Shaders. Write and maintain the shader and node-material code (TSL / WGSL / GLSL) where the stock toolset isn't enough - and have the judgment to know when it isn't.
• Renderer ↔ product integration. Architect how the 3D layer lives inside a real React + TypeScript application - clean APIs, sane state, and app-level performance, not just GPU performance.
• Performance across devices. Hit and hold our frame budgets on constrained hardware (e.g. iPad: 30+ FPS with the full postprocess stack), backed by a scalable quality system that adapts to device capability.
• Technical direction. Set the standards, review graphics code, and be the person the team trusts on anything rendering-related.

• Remote work and flexible schedule.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Salary in USD.
• Direct hiring for the UK/Canada and contract in other locations.