Full-Time
Senior Rendering Engineer
Posted on 8/15/2025
Turtle Rock Studios
201-500 employees
Video game development studio for AAA/VR
Compensation Overview
$136k - $170k/yr
Lake Forest, CA, USA
Remote
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- Minimum of 5 years as an engine or rendering programmer having shipped a title in that role
- Experience with modern C++ concepts such as metaprogramming, compiler optimization, and techniques from C++11 onward
- Strong knowledge of math concepts including linear algebra and trigonometry as well as experience applying these concepts in high performance computing settings
- Knowledge of and experience implementing many typical rendering algorithms such as shadowing, decals, etc.
- Experience with computer simulation and integration techniques
- Knowledge of modern graphics API concepts such as bindless resources, indirect drawing, etc.
- Experience authoring and profiling shaders in a production environment
- Desire to collaborate with artists, designers and other programmers
- Excellent problem solving and time management skills
- Create new rendering features and extend existing features to meet project goals
- Investigate and resolve performance and stability issues both in stock Unreal Engine as well as our in-house solutions
- Troubleshoot cross-platform problems to ensure we're using consoles and modern PC hardware as effectively as possible
- Bring external research and novel ideas to bear on Turtle Rock's rendering technologies
- Experience in Unreal Engine 4 or 5
- Experience developing and shipping for modern consoles
- Knowledge of profiling packages such as PIX and Razor
- Knowledge of real time raytracing APIs such as DXR and hybrid renderers in general
- Experience coding and debugging multi-threaded systems
- Knowledge of DX12 features and techniques
Turtle Rock Studios develops AAA and VR video games, including Back 4 Blood, and has partnered with Valve on major titles like Counter-Strike and Left 4 Dead. Its games emphasize cooperative multiplayer in large, immersive environments, with Back 4 Blood centered on four-player co-op against hordes. Tencent owns the studio since 2021, but the team continues to operate independently from its Lake Forest, California headquarters, led by the co-founders. The studio aims to keep producing high-budget titles and expand its IP portfolio while leveraging Tencent’s backing and maintaining independent leadership.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lake Forest, Illinois
Founded
2003
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Back 4 Blood hit 10 million players by February 2022, proving co-op demand.
- Post-launch DLC like Tunnels of Terror drives recurring revenue effectively.
- Tencent acquisition in 2021 funds independent development of new titles.
What critics are saying
- Helldivers 2 dominates with 450k peak players, cannibalizing new shooter.
- Warner Bros blacklists after Back 4 Blood's 5.2m sales underperformance.
- Tencent shutters studio if new game misses 5m sales in 24 months.
What makes Turtle Rock Studios unique
- Masters 4v1 asymmetrical multiplayer from Evolve's hunter-monster battles.
- Pioneers co-op PvE zombie shooters via Left 4 Dead and Back 4 Blood.
- Innovates replayable cooperative FPS with dynamic survival mechanics.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Profit Sharing
Hybrid Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
Turtle Rock working on Back 4 Blood sequel.
Turtle Rock Studios is working on a New Co-Op survivor Shooter.
On Thursday, Back 4 Blood developer Turtle Rock Studios announced that it’s no longer planning to develop new content for the game.
In a short update, Turtle Rock Studios confirms it’s not working on any more Back 4 Blood content.
Turtle Rock Studios has announced that it’s finished working on its cooperative zombie slaying FPS, Back 4 Blood, and won’t be producing any new content for the game.