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Jump Trading

Software Engineer | GUI

Chicago, IL · On-site

... engineering, data science and research, to deliver the infrastructure and tools that drive our ... You will focus on lowlevel rendering, graphics pipelines, and efficient data delivery to the ...

P2P

Software Engineer | GUI

Chicago, IL · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

... engineering, data science and research, to deliver the infrastructure and tools that drive our ... You will focus on low‑level rendering, graphics pipelines, and efficient data delivery to the ...

Jump Trading

Software Engineer | GUI

Chicago, IL · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

... engineering, data science and research, to deliver the infrastructure and tools that drive our ... You will focus on low-level rendering, graphics pipelines, and efficient data delivery to the ...

Actalent

Software Simulation Engineer

Chicago, IL

$60 - $90/hr

Optimize rendering performance and application efficiency * Develop and maintain software ... Azure DevOps * Python * C# * Mission Training Systems * Serious Games Development * Defense ...

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Actalent

Software Simulation Engineer

Schaumburg, IL

$60 - $90/hr

Optimize rendering performance and application efficiency * Develop and maintain software ... Azure DevOps * Python * C# * Mission Training Systems * Serious Games Development * Defense ...

Addison Group

Full Stack Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$65 - $75/hr

Develop reusable front-end components and manage application state, rendering behavior, and user ... Mentor other engineers and help establish development standards and reusable technical patterns.

Addison Group

Full Stack Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$65 - $75/hr

Develop reusable front-end components and manage application state, rendering behavior, and user ... Mentor other engineers and help establish development standards and reusable technical patterns.

Realtimevfx

Graphic Programmer (Shader/VFX)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

[HIRING] Hey everyone We're looking for a Graphic Programmer to join a Ukrainian hyper-casual mobile ... Experience with shaders, rendering, and animations * Strong math: trigonometry, vector math ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for rendering engineer in Chicago, IL is $104,820.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,500.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a rendering engineer do?

A Rendering Engineer specializes in developing and optimizing graphics rendering systems for real-time applications like video games, simulations, and visual effects. They work with graphics APIs (such as DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan) and shader programming to improve visual fidelity and performance. Their responsibilities often include optimizing frame rates, implementing lighting and shading techniques, and troubleshooting graphical issues. They collaborate closely with artists and game developers to balance visual quality with computational efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a rendering engineer?

A Rendering Engineer needs strong proficiency in computer graphics, 3D math, and programming languages such as C++ or Python, often with a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with rendering engines (like Unreal or Unity), GPU programming (DirectX, Vulkan, OpenGL), and shader development are highly valuable and sometimes required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills set standout professionals apart. These skills enable Rendering Engineers to deliver high-quality visual experiences and collaborate effectively on complex, multidisciplinary projects.

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Infographic showing various Rendering Engineer job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 76% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,820 per year, or $50.4 per hour.

Senior Advanced Software Engineer - Rendering

Light and Wonder, Inc.

Chicago, IL • On-site

$150K - $172K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Light & Wonder rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 15 rated gambling companies

Job description

Gaming:
Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.
Position Summary
At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.
The Mission
Build and evolve the shared technology platform that powers Light & Wonder's next generation gaming experiences across multiple platforms and hardware requirements.
Job Summary
As a Senior Advanced Software Engineer at Light & Wonder, you will be a key contributor within a collaborative, global engineering team focused on delivering robust, innovative technology solutions.
Outcomes
  • Deliver core engine systems that are stable, performant, and portable across platforms.
  • Lead technical initiatives and actively mentor junior engineers.
  • Ensure compliance with platform standards.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.

Essential Job Functions
  • Design, build, test and maintain core engine systems including rendering pipelines, cross-platform runtime abstraction, and memory/performance systems.
  • Build the engine-level abstractions and tooling that serve as the foundation for product development.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex low-level performance and stability issues.
  • Contribute to core engine architecture decisions and long-term technical roadmap.
  • Partner cross-functionally with platform, tools, and product teams;
  • Leverage AI-assisted tools to improve development efficiency, code quality, testing effectiveness, and team productivity.
  • Stay current with industry trends and technologies.

Qualifications
Training and/or Experience
  • 8+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
  • Direct experience working on Unity, Unreal or a comparable commercial game engine.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Expert in C++ and/or C#.
  • Deep understanding of rendering pipelines, graphics APIs and GPU architecture.
  • Strong grasp of low-level performance optimization and memory management.
  • Comfortable using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, Copilot) as part of the daily development workflow.
  • Experience building cross-platform solutions is highly preferred.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to lead and mentor team members.

Additional Information
This is a hybrid role based eligible to work in our Chicago or Las Vegas studio. Team members are expected to be in the office 4 days a week to support collaboration and studio culture.
Physical Requirement
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.
Work Conditions
The work conditions are representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations.
Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, L&W) are engaged in highly regulated gaming businesses. As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts.
In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.
The targeted pay range for this role is $150,000- $172,000. The total compensation package for this position may also include applicable incentive compensation, such as an annual performance bonus. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, specific work geography, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
As a member of the L&W team, you will be eligible for company sponsored benefits that include healthcare, dental, vision, paid time off, a generous 401(k) plan, tuition assistance, and much more.
Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.

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