Sports Interactive is looking for an Advanced Software Engineer to join our Graphics Team. In this role, you will be central to improving the visual quality and performance of Football Manager, collaborating closely with your peers on the Graphics Team and our Art Department. Your work will involve implementing features across all our supported platforms using Unity.

What You'll Do

Design, implement, and maintain rendering systems in Unity for environments, characters, lighting, and post-processing.
Develop and optimize shaders and rendering code for multiple platforms.
Profile and optimize rendering performance and memory usage across target platforms.
Build and maintain tools to improve artist workflows.
Implement automated tests and asset validation tools.
Debug rendering issues and ensure visual fidelity within performance constraints.
Collaborate with artists and engineers to create scalable, high-quality rendering solutions.

What We're Looking For

10+ years professional C# (and/or C++) graphics‑engineering experience.
Multiple shipped titles on at least two of: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, iOS.
Solid understanding of GPU architectures, rendering techniques, and graphics performance optimization.
Deep understanding of 3D math, including linear algebra and transformations.
Strong knowledge of Unity’s SRP architecture, including implementation of bespoke Render Features.
Deep experience writing optimized HLSL shaders for multiple platforms.
Experience with analysis tools like Unity’s Profile Analyzer, Memory Profiler, RenderDoc, PIX, or NSight.
Strong software engineering skills, including clean code architecture and performance-focused development.
Experience with asset pipelines, understanding how assets move from DCC tools to Unity.
Demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions, produce design RFCs, and persuade stakeholders through clear written and verbal communication.
Excellent mentorship and technical leadership skills; comfortable guiding other senior engineers.

Nice to Have

Experience with GI solutions for procedurally generated scenes.
Knowledge of HDRP and ability to work across multiple rendering pipelines.
Experience with testing methodologies in C# and Unity.
Experience developing C++ native plugins for Unity.
Experience of developing for iOS, Android, Switch.
Familiarity with low-level graphics APIs such as DirectX 11/12, Metal, or Vulkan.

Technical Stack

Unity, C#, C++, HLSL, SRP, HDRP
DirectX 11/12, Metal, Vulkan

Team & Environment

You will be joining our Graphics Team, reporting directly to the Lead Software Engineer (Graphics).

Benefits & Compensation

Flexible working policy.
Subsidised mental health, therapy and coaching sessions.
Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 7% of annual salary).
Free onsite evening bar in the Sports Interactive London HQ.
Well-stocked breakfast bar with cereals, fruits, teas, and coffees.
Regular events in collaboration with partnered football clubs.
Access to on-site physical and massage therapist services.
Multiple clubs and societies to join (e.g., book club, art workshops).
Free access to games released under the SEGA Europe umbrella.
Range of Gym Membership options through Benefits partners.
Fully Subsidised Healthcare and Dental Plans.
Free Travel Insurance for yourself and your family.
Personalized football shirt upon passing probation.

Work Mode

This role follows a hybrid work model based from our office in Stratford, East London.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from any relevant candidate irrespective of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. SI is proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer.