Entry Level Computer Graphics Programmer Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Job Title: Software Engineer V (Graphics) Location: Remote. Optional onsite in Pittsburgh, PA. Duration: Contract - 6 months Pay Range: $57/hr $60/hr (W2) Job ID: 374390 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking a Senior Graphics Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in modern Vulkan-based rendering, real-time graphics performance optimization, and cross-platform engine development and a proven ability to deliver high-quality rendering features and tooling that advance research-driven XR experiences. Responsibilities: Develop and optimize features in a modern, low-level Vulkan rendering engine. Profile and improve GPU and CPU performance across the rendering pipeline, including multi-GPU real-time and multithreaded XR rendering. Implement and refine advanced techniques such as deferred shading, ray tracing, and HDR. Push display quality with high refresh-rate, color-accurate, and HDR rendering. Integrate the engine with research systems and adjacent platforms across the organization. Investigate, triage, and resolve bugs across the rendering stack and dependent experiences. Contribute to tooling, build health, and cross-platform support on Linux, Windows, and Mac. Author documentation and prepare components for potential external release. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong programming skills in C++. Substantial, hands-on experience with modern Vulkan development. Experience with desktop graphics development. Solid grasp of real-time rendering fundamentals, including the graphics pipeline, shading models, and GPU architecture. Experience profiling and optimizing graphics performance on GPU and CPU. Experience with version control systems such as Git or Mercurial. Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail. Preferred Skills: Game engine development experience. Neural rendering, radiance fields, or Gaussian splatting. Advanced rendering techniques such as ray tracing, deferred shading, or HDR. Experience with modern AI tooling (strongly preferred). Cross-platform development on Linux, Windows, and Mac (strongly preferred). Desktop VR development using OpenXR (strongly preferred). Additional graphics APIs such as OpenGL, D3D12, or Metal, or mobile graphics on Android. Integration of third-party graphics SDKs such as DLSS or other upscaling technologies. Netcode development for real-time or networked applications. PyTorch, CUDA, TensorRT, or Python interop such as pybind11. Experience submitting code with academic publications at CVPR or SIGGRAPH. Open-source contributions or experience with build systems such as CMake, Bazel, or Buck. Education/Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related technical fields, or equivalent practical experience. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunities for growth with global clients. A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people. Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects. About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.