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Senior Software Engineer C#/.NET

Winter Springs, FL ยท On-site

$107K - $141K/yr

Experience with DirectX, OpenGL, or a comparable graphics API for custom 2D/3D rendering (not just ... Experience with programming vector and raster display technologies * Experience with Git, branching ...

Deep expertise in graphics APIs (Vulkan, DirectX 12, Metal, or OpenGL) and a solid command of at least one major real-time engine such as Unreal Engine 5, including experience working at the engine ...

Senior Software Engineer C#/.NET

Winter Springs, FL ยท On-site

$107K - $141K/yr

Experience with DirectX, OpenGL, or a comparable graphics API for custom 2D/3D rendering (not just ... Experience with programming vector and raster display technologies * Experience with Git, branching ...

Metal Frameworks Engineering Manager

Cupertino, CA ยท On-site

$180K/yr

Minimum Qualifications Hands-on experience with GPU APIs (Metal, DirectX, Vulkan, CUDA, etc) Solid foundation in systems engineering including OS fundamentals and performance analysis Prior ...

Description As a GPU performance modeling engineer, you will be responsible for developing cycle ... Experience with GPU APIs, OpenGL, OpenCL, DirectX, Metal. Expertise in one or more focused CPU/GPU ...

Description As a GPU performance modeling engineer, you will be responsible for developing cycle ... Experience with GPU APIs, OpenGL, OpenCL, DirectX, Metal. Expertise in one or more focused CPU/GPU ...

GPU Compiler Engineer, Graphics, Game and ML

Cupertino, CA ยท On-site

$172K - $213K/yr

... developer tools to the GPU on Apple's hardware. Metal provides near-direct accesses to the GPU to ... Understand a parallel programming language for GPUs or CPUs like Metal, OpenGL, OpenCL, DirectX, or ...

Graphics Software Engineer

Austin, TX ยท On-site

$138K - $171K/yr

Preferred Qualifications Experience with GPU programming via OpenGL, Vulkan, Metal, DirectX, CUDA, or other APIs. Experience with continuous integration systems, automated build systems, and ...

Graphics Software Engineer

Austin, TX ยท On-site

$138K - $171K/yr

Experience with GPU programming via OpenGL, Vulkan, Metal, DirectX, CUDA, or other APIs. Experience with continuous integration systems, automated build systems, and regression systems. Strong ...

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How much do directx developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for directx developer in the United States is $52.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.38 and $64.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are DirectX Developers?

DirectX Developers are software engineers who specialize in using Microsoft's DirectX API to create high-performance multimedia applications, particularly games and graphics-intensive programs on Windows platforms. They use DirectX to manage tasks like rendering 2D and 3D graphics, handling audio, and processing input devices. These developers typically have strong skills in C++ and a deep understanding of computer graphics and hardware acceleration. Their expertise ensures smooth, visually rich, and interactive experiences in PC games and other multimedia applications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a DirectX Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a DirectX Developer, you need strong proficiency in C++ programming, graphics programming concepts, and experience with the DirectX API, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with graphics debugging tools, shader development environments, and version control systems like Git is typically required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help set standout DirectX Developers apart. These skills ensure efficient development of high-performance graphics applications and seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.

How do DirectX Developers typically collaborate with artists and designers during the game development process?

DirectX Developers work closely with artists and designers to ensure that visual assets are efficiently integrated into the game engine and rendered accurately. They often participate in meetings to understand artistic vision and technical constraints, help optimize shaders, and troubleshoot rendering issues that may arise. This collaboration ensures that the final visual output meets both performance targets and artistic goals, making strong communication skills essential for DirectX Developers.

What is the difference between Directx Developer vs Graphics Programmer?

AspectDirectx DeveloperGraphics Programmer
Primary FocusDeveloping graphics applications using DirectX APICreating and optimizing graphics rendering algorithms
Required SkillsProficiency in DirectX, C++, shader programmingKnowledge of graphics algorithms, shader languages, C++
Work EnvironmentGame studios, multimedia companies, software firmsGame development, simulation, visualization projects

Both roles involve graphics programming, but Directx Developers specialize in implementing graphics solutions specifically with DirectX API, often within game or multimedia development. Graphics Programmers have a broader focus on graphics algorithms and rendering techniques, which may include multiple APIs beyond DirectX. While overlapping skills exist, Directx Developers typically work more directly with DirectX tools and libraries, whereas Graphics Programmers may work across various graphics frameworks.

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Infographic showing various Directx Developer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,905 per year, or $52.8 per hour.
Senior Software Engineer C#/.NET

Senior Software Engineer C#/.NET

WGI

Winter Springs, FL โ€ข On-site

$107K - $141K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Weย have an opening for a Senior Software Engineerย specializing in C#/.NET, with 8+ years of experience graphics programming, and Windows desktop application development.ย The successful candidate will be part of our Software Development Team andย assistย inย maintaining, enhancing, andย developcreating new features for our desktop application (StormWiseTMย StormWiseTM), working closely with our software engineers and subject-matter experts. The candidate'sย initialย primary focus will be learning and supporting the architecture of the existing codebase.ย Ultimately,ย theย candidate will beย tasked withย optimizingย the existingย codebaseย andย developingย new featuresย and enhancements.ย 

Streamline Technologies Inc. is a software development firmย locatedย inย theย Orlando,FLย area,ย specializing in water resources engineering applicationsย and flood forecasting.

Our philosophy and reputation are built on providing innovative software solutions such as the widely used hydrodynamic stormwater model,ย StormWiseTMย (formerly ICPRย ยฎ), and our flood forecasting technology,ย FloodWiseTM.

Ourย water resourcesย and flood forecastingย applicationsย include complexย physics-basedย mathematical models that simulate the rainfall-runoff process,ย natural &ย man-madeย drainageย systemย hydraulics, groundwater flow, water quality, and green stormwater infrastructure. Our applications center around a geospatial graphical interface thatย utilizesย aerial imagery, thematic-based polygons, andย digital elevation models.ย 

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  • Own and evolve the geospatial rendering engine,ย the cartographic display layer that visualizes aerial imagery, thematic polygon layers, terrain surfaces, and drainage networks within our desktop platformย 
  • Build,ย maintain,ย andย enhanceย theย drawing and editing tools that engineersย use toย create,ย modify, and inspect hydraulic/hydrologic model geometry directly on the mapย 
  • Implement andย optimizeย 2D/3D rendering pipelines using DirectX (raster tiles, vector overlays, TINs, contour surfaces)ย 
  • Develop computational geometry algorithms for spatial operations such as polygon intersection, triangulation, coordinate transformations, and surface interpolationย 
  • Integrate geospatial data formats and coordinate systems (shapefiles, geodatabases, raster formats)ย 
  • Collaborate directly withย subject-matter expertsย toย optimizeย the existing codebase and develop new features and enhancements.ย 
  • Participate in code reviews, technical documentation, unit testing, and continuous improvement of engineering practicesย 
  • Mentorย junior staffย andย assistย withย the technical direction of our platformย 

Requiredย Skillsย 

  • Strongย proficiencyย in C# / .NET development (Framework 4.8+, WinForms)ย 
  • Experience with DirectX, OpenGL, or a comparable graphics API for custom 2D/3D rendering (not just consuming a charting library)ย 
  • Strong backgroundย inย vector and raster display technologies,ย ย -ย built orย substantially extendedย a mapping,ย GIS/CAD, or geospatial visualization layerย 
  • Strong backgroundย in geometry and linear algebra as applied to graphics or GIS (projections, transformations, spatial indexing)ย 
  • Experience with programming vector and raster display technologiesย 
  • Experience with Git, branching strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software engineering best practicesย 
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to cross-functional and non-technical stakeholdersย 
  • Experience with GDAL,ย SlimDX, orย SharpDXย 
  • Strong debugging skills using Visual Studio, VS Code, and diagnostic toolsย 

Preferredย butย requiredย 

  • Familiarity with GIS conceptsย and processesย โ€” coordinate reference systems, map projections, spatial databases, and geoprocessingย 
  • General knowledgeย ofย ArcGIS, QGIS,ย Global Mapper,ย Civil3D, or OpenRoadsย 
  • Experience withย C++ย 
  • Basic knowledgeย inย H&Hย modelingย and/or water resources engineeringย 
  • Experience working with large language models (LLMs) such as Claude or similar AI systems to support software development, data analysis, and workflow automation.ย 

Experienceย 

  • A Bachelorโ€™s orย Masterโ€™sย (preferred)ย degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics,ย orย a related fieldย ย 
  • Minimumย ofย 8ย years of software development experienceย 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas

Benefits: At Streamline Technologies, youโ€™ll enjoy the best of both worlds: the close-knit atmosphere of a small company and the industry-leading benefits and support of being part of the WGI family of companies. We offer a competitive salary and an exceptional benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a wide range of additional perks designed to support your well-being and career growth.

We pride ourselves on hiring the best and brightest in our field. At Streamline, we work in an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual respect, and as a company, we embrace a high standard of both external and internal accountability. We value safety, integrity, quality service, business success, and most importantly, our employees.

Streamline is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or individuals with disability. Streamline is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.ย  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.ย  Work is performed in an office setting.ย  Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse.ย  Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams.ย  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear.ย  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Streamline does not accept any unsolicited resumes. should any 3rd part agency or recruiter forward or submit any resume(s) to a Streamline associate without a pre-existing contractual agreement, the submitted resume(s) will be deemed the property of Streamline and no placement fee will be provided.ย 

All agencies and vendors are required to have a signed Streamline vendor agreement form the Streamline Chief HR Officer permitting them to work directly through our Talent Acquisition team. Obtaining this signed vendor agreement is the only way you will receive payment. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of our staff will not be binding.ย 

All third-part recruiting/supplemental staffing agencies are expected to familiarize themselvesย and abide by this policy.ย