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Cloud Chamber

Senior Rendering Engineer

Novato, CA · On-site

$108K - $161K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

Strong 3D Math skills. * Strong C/C++ experience. * Experience with modern GPUs and low level ... Strong understanding and familiarity with current Unreal Engine technology desired. * Exposure to ...

World Labs

Pipeline Engineer (Graphics/3D)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$164K - $203K/yr

Experience with production pipelines at VFX, animation, or gaming studios. * A production support ... Houdini, Unity, Unreal, USD), identifying workflow friction, and producing lightweight ...

Adobe

Staff AI VFX Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Itshipsa coordinated stack of image, video, animation, and 3D generation models that need to work ... Experience with real-time rendering (Unreal Engine, virtual production stages, LED volumes)

Striking Distance Studios

Lead Gameplay Engineer

San Ramon, CA · On-site

$112K - $147K/yr

... Unreal Engine. • Experience shipping games on current generation consoles (PS5 or XSX) and PC. • Expert ability to be self-directed, focused and detail oriented. • Expert C++ skills. • 3D ...

Striking Distance Studios

Lead Gameplay Engineer

San Ramon, CA · On-site

$112K - $147K/yr

... Unreal Engine. • Experience shipping games on current generation consoles (PS5 or XSX) and PC. • Expert ability to be self-directed, focused and detail oriented. • Expert C++ skills. • 3D ...

Tolan

Principal Gameplay Engineer - Unity

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$200K - $300K/yr

Own "feel" across everything 3D - including character interactions, navigation, and world moments ... Unity or Unreal fluency. You're comfortable working in either engine at a high level. * Hands-on ...

Unitytech

Senior Software Engineer, Graphics

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$130K - $195K/yr

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  • PTO

You'll work at the intersection of graphics, core game engine tech, high-performance networking ... 3D ecosystems. You'll bridge Unity content into other renderers, maintaining fidelity and ...

Cloud Chamber

Senior Combat Designer (AI archetype)

Novato, CA · On-site

$119K - $128K/yr

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  • Dental

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  • PTO

Utilizing your deep knowledge of Unreal Engine, you will develop interactive AI characters to ... We will work closely and constructively across design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams ...

Cloud Chamber

Senior Combat Designer (AI archetype)

Novato, CA · On-site

$119K - $128K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Utilizing your deep knowledge of Unreal Engine, you will develop interactive AI characters to ... We will work closely and constructively across design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams ...

2K

Senior Combat Designer (AI archetype)

Novato, CA · On-site

$119K - $128K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Utilizing your deep knowledge of Unreal Engine, you will develop interactive AI characters to ... We will work closely and constructively across design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams ...

2K

Senior Combat Designer (AI archetype)

Novato, CA · On-site

$119K - $128K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Utilizing your deep knowledge of Unreal Engine, you will develop interactive AI characters to ... We will work closely and constructively across design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for unreal engine 3d animator in Rodeo, CA is $70,525.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,700.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Unreal Engine 3D Animator vs 3D Modeler?

AspectUnreal Engine 3D Animator3D Modeler
Primary RoleCreates animations and movement within Unreal EngineDesigns and builds 3D models and assets
Skills RequiredAnimation, rigging, Unreal Engine proficiencyModeling, texturing, software like Blender or Maya
Work EnvironmentGame studios, VR/AR projects, filmGame development, film, product visualization
Common CertificationsUnreal Engine certifications, animation courses3D modeling certifications, software-specific training

While Unreal Engine 3D Animators focus on bringing characters and objects to life through animation within Unreal Engine, 3D Modelers specialize in creating the static assets that animators use. Both roles often collaborate in game and film industries, but their core skills and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Senior Rendering Engineer

Cloud Chamber

Novato, CA • On-site

$108K - $161K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

As a Senior Rendering Engineer at Cloud Chamber you will join our talented development team to help push Unreal Engine 5 towards our combined vision. You'll collaborate with a passionate group of game developers including our Lead Rendering Engineer, Technical Artists, and Art Direction. You will be responsible for modifying core shaders, developing new rendering technologies, working to integrate third party solutions, and making performance optimizations for rendering based challenges, all of which will ultimately help in bringing the richly imagined world of BioShock to life.
What You'll Do:
  • Execute creative technical solutions based on concept art and art direction.
  • Translate Art direction into rendering code, shaders and systems.
  • Create new tools and efficient pipelines for content production.
  • Debug visual and performance issues related to rendering.
  • Effectively communicate with artists towards performant solutions.
  • Actively improve skill sets and abilities by keeping aware of industry trends, and learn new techniques.
  • Mentor junior engineers.

What We'll Do Together:
At Cloud Chamber, we are champions of high standards, pushing for progress and embracing change. We will work closely and constructively across design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams to realize our creative ambitions. Together, we will stay current on technological advancements and identify solutions to overcome developmental obstacles.
Skills & Experiences:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
  • 5+ years industry or related experience.
  • Experience shipping at least one AAA console and/or PC game.
  • Previous experience working in a senior role as a Graphics or Rendering Engineer.
  • Strong 3D Math skills.
  • Strong C/C++ experience.
  • Experience with modern GPUs and low level graphics APIs on the latest generation of gaming platforms.
  • Experience using graphics debugging tools and performance profiling.
  • Strong understanding and familiarity with current Unreal Engine technology desired.
  • Exposure to third-party tools like Houdini, Substance Painter, and Z-Brush in terms of how they can function in a graphics pipeline is a bonus.

Who You Are:
  • A reliable, positive force multiplier, actively seeking opportunities to integrate work across disciplines and contribute to a healthy, supportive team environment.
  • A solid communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly, package information for diverse audiences, and deliver difficult feedback with empathy and professionalism.
  • A persistent and self-motivated person with a proactive mindset.
  • Able to maintain effectiveness and quality under pressure, ambiguity, and fast-changing priorities.
  • An active listener able to build and maintain trust-based relationships across all levels of the organization, understand differing perspectives, and navigate organizational complexity with tact and emotional intelligence.
  • Highly open to feedback and direction, possessing a desire to learn new skills, and capable of producing quick, quality revisions based on new insights or constraints.
  • A strong owner of your tasks, who strives to drive their work forward autonomously while maintaining a critical eye for detail and organization, ensuring high standards of quality.
  • Dedicated to upholding Cloud Chamber's core values, contributing to a positive and respectful company culture while striving for excellence in all endeavors.

Who We Are:
At Cloud Chamber we strive to make BioShock games that move people: evocative, immersive, and meaningful experiences that stay with you long after you've rolled credits. Great games are born from great collaborations, supported by a culture that brings out the best in our teams. We work openly, learn through play, take ownership, push ourselves to be better, and deliver for our players.
The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $108,900 - $161,160 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.
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For candidates located in Quebec:This position requires professional proficiency in both French and English. Proficiency in English is required to collaborate with our U.S. teams and international partners, as well as to handle specialized technical documentation (reading, writing, and communication).
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform their essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.
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