Principal Machine Rendering Programmer Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Principal Machine Rendering Programmer (R26614)
Department
Engineering
Location
Montreal, Canada
Company
Epic Games
Requisition ID
R26614
WHAT

MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

ENGINEERING – UNREAL ENGINE

What We Do
Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years. Our team of engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
What You’ll Do
We are seeking a Principal Machine Learning Rendering Programmer to spearhead the integration of advanced ML techniques into our rendering technology. This role is ideal for a highly experienced graphics engineer with a decade or more of hands-on development in high-performance rendering systems, and a proven track record applying machine learning to visual computing challenges. You will be a key part of cross-functional efforts that blend ML and graphics to shape the next generation of real-time visual fidelity and performance.
In this role, you will Architect and implement ML-driven enhancements to rendering systems, including denoising, super-resolution, and neural shading.
Lead performance tuning and deployment of real-time inference pipelines on modern GPU hardware.
Research and implement generative AI models for content creation and graphics enhancements.
Collaborate with internal rendering teams and external partners to align technical innovation with production goals.
Evaluate and prototype emerging ML and graphics technologies, guiding strategic direction and integration into the Unreal Engine roadmap.
Mentor senior engineers and contribute to high-level planning and architecture reviews across the ML for the graphics domain.
What we’re looking for
Very strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
Deep experience with GPU programming (CUDA, DirectX, Metal) and shader languages (HLSL, GLSL)
Strong experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX.
Experience optimizing ML models for real-time inference on GPUs.
Strong proficiency in modern rendering techniques, including real-time ray tracing, post-processing, and denoising algorithms.
Solid background in machine learning, particularly in applications related to graphics and image processing.
Experience using the latest generation of rendering programming interfaces (APIs) is a plus
Ability to adapt your messaging to your audience
Collaboration skills

EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS

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EPIC LIFE

We pay 100% for benefits for both employees and dependents and offer coverage for supplemental medical, dental, vision, critical illness, telemedicine, Life and AD&D, long term disability insurance as well as weekly indemnity (short term disability) and a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match. In addition to the EAP (employee assistance program), we also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents.