Description:

Rive is seeking a very experienced C++/Graphics Engineer specialized in GPU rendering pipelines to work on next generation features that will delight customers.
The role involves working on the bleeding edge of vector rendering technology by developing and enhancing the Rive Renderer.
You will have the autonomy to create, dream, and implement features in conjunction with the company's roadmap.
The position includes advancing Rive’s game engine integrations across Unity, Unreal, Defold, various C++ backends, and future custom integrations.
Responsibilities also include working on existing graphics backends including Vulkan, Metal, D3D12, WebGL, and WebGPU.
You will optimize and ensure the quality of the existing C++ codebase.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 5+ years of professional experience programming in C++ with expertise in rendering and low-level graphics.
A proven ability to come up to speed and contribute quickly to a complex code base is required.
The ideal candidate should be self-directed with prior experience owning and delivering features.
A passion for game engines, game engine rendering, and low-level integrations is essential; candidates should have built their own game engine or have experience with several game engines such as Unreal, Unity, Godot, or other AAA engines.
Expertise in modern GPU rendering pipelines (Vulkan, Metal, and/or D3D12) is necessary.
Experience in GPU shader programming (GLSL, HLSL, and/or MSL) is required.
Candidates should have experience working with vector instruction sets (AVX, SSE, NEON, WebAssembly SIMD).
Proficiency in development tooling and automation (GitHub CI, etc.) is expected.
Bonus points for experience in WASM, WebGL, and/or WebGPU.
Prior experience working in a startup or small, nimble environment is also a plus.

Rive offers a remote work environment with comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage as well as stock options.
The company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, with a salary range for this role between $180,000 to $220,000.
Rive promotes a culture of transparency, quick iteration, and experimentation, aiming to build a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels supported.
The company is backed by prominent VCs like a16z and Two Sigma Ventures, providing an incredible opportunity to be game changers in the world of creating interactive content.