Who We Are
At Cast Iron Games, we build technically ambitious games in a calm, focused environment, where every team member has a voice. Based in Tileyard North, we collaborate with high quality partners on high-quality projects, guided by clarity, consistency, and mutual respect.
We're a young and growing studio delivering AAA games. Our experienced team has contributed to some of the industry's biggest AAA and independent titles, and we're building a supportive, balanced environment where great work happens without crunch.
The Role
As a Senior Graphics Programmer, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining rendering systems that help bring our games to life. You'll work closely with artists, technical artists, and engineers to deliver high-quality visuals while ensuring performance targets are met across supported platforms.
You'll take ownership of graphics features from concept through implementation, helping shape rendering architecture, solving complex technical challenges, and mentoring less experienced programmers along the way.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain rendering and graphics systems
Collaborate closely with art and technical art teams to support visual goals
Optimise rendering performance across CPU and GPU workloads
Investigate and resolve rendering bugs, visual issues, and platform-specific problems
Contribute to graphics architecture and long-term technical planning
Profile and improve memory usage, frame times, and rendering efficiency
Support junior and mid-level engineers through mentorship and code reviews
Help establish and maintain graphics programming best practices
Contribute to tooling and workflows that improve visual iteration and development efficiency
What We're Looking For
Technical Experience
Strong C++ programming experience in games development
Experience building or maintaining rendering systems in a commercial game environment
Strong understanding of real-time rendering techniques and modern graphics pipelines
Experience working with shaders and GPU optimisation
Familiarity with DirecxtX, and ideally console specific APIs
Comfortable profiling graphics performance and diagnosing bottlenecks
Experience working with console or PC platforms
Familiar with Perforce or similar source control systems
Ways of Working
Comfortable owning complex graphics features from planning through delivery
Strong communicator who can work effectively with both artists and engineers
Proactive in identifying risks, trade-offs, and technical solutions
Passionate about visual quality, performance, and maintainable code
Bonus Points
Experience shipping titles on Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch
Knowledge of physically based rendering (PBR), post-processing, or lighting systems
Experience with ray tracing technologies
Familiarity with engine architecture and low-level engine systems
Experience building graphics debugging or profiling tools
Why Cast Iron Games
A people-first studio with a clear focus on craft, clarity, and collaboration
A high-trust team where experience is valued and voices are heard
A respectful, experienced team with a strong engineering culture
The opportunity to ship performance-optimised, cross-platform games you're proud of
Projects that offer real variety. Different game engines, new challenges, constant growth
Creative surroundings at Tileyard North, with a supportive creative community
Competitive salary, flexible hours and professional development support
Opportunities to lead with clarity, autonomy, and real impact
No crunch. No egos. Just good code, good people and good games
What to Expect / Key Benefits
Start your day any time between 8:00am and 10:00am
35 working hours per week with a 1-hour lunch break (with the opportunity to flex down to 30 minutes or up to 2 hours)
25 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday
1 day leave for your birthday and 1 day leave if you're moving house
Length of service increases are 1 day per year of service up to maximum of 8 additional days
Up to 8 days discretionary annual leave during our end of year break
Potential for annual performance bonus
Free breakfast options, juice, hot drinks and fruit
Employee referral bonus (up to £2000!)
Group Life Assurance – 4 x annual salary payable to nominated beneficiaries through an expression of wishes form.
Income Protection – covers you up for up to 50% of monthly salary for 2 years (after a 26 week deferred period, i.e. when SSP runs out)
Critical Illness Cover – lump sum of 1 x annual salary on diagnosis of a critical illness
Cycle to Work Scheme
EV & Hybrid Car Scheme
Tech Purchase Scheme – split the cost of Tech or Home electronics through salary deduction, interest free
Healthcare Cash plan – claim back the cost of everyday healthcare, dental, physio, chiropractor, opticians, podiatry etc
Private Medical Insurance with Vitality
Reward Gateway with cashback and discounts on 900+ retailers
Employee Assistance Programme including Virtual GP service
Wellbeing Centre based on Mind, Move, Munch and Money
