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Search Solutions, LLC

iOS Game Developer

Los Angeles, CA

$55.75 - $76.75/hr

We're looking for iOS engineers to join our game studio! You will work on exciting new casual games ... OpenGL, 3D graphics experience * Keen eye for pixel perfect UI * Familiar with art asset pipelines ...

Nvidia

Neural Graphics Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

$164K - $203K/yr

We reach millions of developers and creators through products like Alpasim, open platforms like ... Prototype neural rendering, differentiable graphics, and generative 3D approaches * Collaborate ...

NVIDIA Corporation

Neural Graphics Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$163K - $201K/yr

We reach millions of developers and creators through products like Alpasim, open platforms like ... Prototype neural rendering, differentiable graphics, and generative 3D approaches * Collaborate ...

Nvidia Corporation

Neural Graphics Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$164K - $203K/yr

We reach millions of developers and creators through products like Alpasim, open platforms like ... Prototype neural rendering, differentiable graphics, and generative 3D approaches * Collaborate ...

Xoriant Corporation

GPU Software Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

GPU Software Engineer Location: San Jose, CA Duration: 6+ months contract (Long Term) Roles and ... Experience implementing 3D graphics features such as lighting, effects, shaders and other low-level ...

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As of Jun 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3d graphics developer in California is $36.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.50 and $41.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between 3D Graphics Developer vs 3D Artist?

Aspect3D Graphics Developer3D Artist
Primary FocusCreating interactive 3D graphics, tools, and enginesDesigning and modeling 3D assets and visualizations
Skills & CertificationsProgramming, software development, graphics APIs (OpenGL, DirectX)Art, design, 3D modeling software (Maya, Blender)
Work EnvironmentGame studios, software companies, simulation firmsAnimation studios, game development, advertising
Common UsageDeveloping graphics engines, real-time renderingCreating visual assets, character modeling

While both roles involve 3D graphics, 3D Graphics Developers focus on programming and building graphics systems, whereas 3D Artists specialize in creating visual assets and models. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Senior Graphics Software Engineer

KēSTA I.T.

Beverly Hills, CA • Remote

$120K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Come build, innovate, disrupt, and thrive!


KēSTA I.T. is actively seeking a Sr. Engineer for an immediate full-time opportunity with our industry creating client.


Are you on the lookout for a unique career opportunity that offers leadership, responsibility, and the chance to make a significant impact? If you're eager to contribute to a thriving and stable organization while maintaining your confidentiality, continue reading.



The Opportunity

An innovative technology company is seeking skilled Software Engineers to join a fully remote Graphics team. In this role, you will help drive advancements in an immersive streaming platform by implementing and productionizing cutting-edge graphics and spatial computing research.


The core focus of this position is developing custom radiance fields and rendering them in real time across a wide range of platforms. This is a highly hands-on role that involves translating research into practical applications, advancing new techniques, and scaling them for real-world use. You’ll collaborate closely with research and rendering engineers to bring high-impact ideas into production.


What You’ll Do

  • Implement and productionize advanced techniques from graphics and computer vision research (e.g., radiance fields, Gaussian splatting, compression, streaming)
  • Develop highly efficient, optimized code across the rendering pipeline, maximizing performance on desktop, mobile, and VR hardware
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including research, engineering, and cloud/content teams—to design end-to-end streaming and rendering solutions
  • Stay current with academic and industry advancements, rapidly translating new ideas into production-ready features
  • Contribute to scalable systems and developer tooling (e.g., SDKs) to enable customer integration of the platform


What You’ll Bring

  • Strong technical foundation with experience delivering production-quality code in languages such as C++ and/or Python, particularly in 3D graphics and rendering contexts
  • Proven ability to implement complex algorithms or research-driven techniques in real-world systems
  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced, early-stage environment with the ability to influence product direction and technical outcomes
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a fully remote, research-driven engineering team



About KēSTA I.T.:


Our name says it all; KēSTA I.T. (Keys-to-I.T.) AND our people are our keys to our success!


KēSTA I.T. is a premier Utah-based technical staffing and consulting services firm. We specialize in temporary and permanent placement of Software, Hardware, Network, Cloud, CRM/ERP, Data, End-User support, Web and Executive / leadership-based positions on a full time and consulting basis. If you're interested in a role where top performance is rewarded, personal time is valued, and excellence is demanded at every level we want to talk to you today!


Where do you want to go? We've got the keys! ~ KēSTA I.T.


WWW.KeSTAIT.COM