Graphics Programmer
CCP Games
Operations
Reykjavík, Iceland
Posted on Mar 30, 2026
CCP is looking for a Graphics Programmer with a deep passion for games and visual craft to join the EVE Online art team in our Reykjavík studio.
You will work closely with artists and engineers to bring stunning visuals to life, developing shaders, rendering features, and tools that directly shape the look and feel of EVE Online.
The position is located in Reykjavík, Iceland.
You will work closely with artists and engineers to bring stunning visuals to life, developing shaders, rendering features, and tools that directly shape the look and feel of EVE Online.
The position is located in Reykjavík, Iceland.
- Application Deadline
- April 12, 2026
- Department
- Software Engineering
- Employment Type
- Permanent - Full Time
- Location
- Reykjavík
- Workplace type
- Hybrid
Your Tasks:
- Design and implement new graphical features, shaders, and visual solutions that enhance EVE Online’s signature look
- Work closely with artists to understand their needs and deliver tools and workflows that empower their creativity
- Contribute to improvements in real-time rendering quality and visual performance
- Identify and resolve graphics performance issues in collaboration with the team
- Deliver new features and improve existing visual systems, prioritizing and breaking down tasks to meet deadlines
- Help maintain a collaborative and supportive team environment
Your Profile:
- 2-3 years of experience in graphics programming, technical art or a related field
- Experience with real-time graphics programming and an understanding of modern rendering pipelines
- Hands-on experience with shader programming (HLSL or GLSL)
- Experience with Python. Knowledge of C++ is a plus
- Experience or strong interest in developing internal tools and pipeline automation to support artists
- Familiarity with GPU profiling and performance optimization
- Strong communication skills. You’re comfortable bridging the gap between technical and artistic disciplines
- Passionate about EVE Online’s unique universe and the challenge of making it look extraordinary
What We Can Offer You
- The challenge of working on ambitious projects with amazingly smart and creative co-workers
- A multicultural work environment that encourages growth, creativity and innovation
- Double work station setup and flexible work environment
- An active fun division that hosts regular events
- An excellent canteen that offers a weekly breakfast and lunch menu as well as drinks and snacks
- Discretionary quarterly and annual performance sharing plan
- Annual sports grant
- A mobile phone as well as a mobile usage package
- Home internet
- A conditional monthly transportation grant
- Work environment that focuses on employee well-being
- On-site doctor, free of charge as well as other on-site services at a discounted price
- Relocation Package
Please submit your application in English.
About CCP Games
CCP Games is an innovative company in the field of interactive entertainment, established in 1997 in Reykjavik, Iceland. The company gained worldwide recognition and numerous awards with the launch of their flagship product, EVE Online, in May 2003. Since then, CCP has been dedicated to developing cutting-edge games that push boundaries and break new ground. CCP believes that games are virtual realities, offering unrivaled experiences and true human interaction. The company values respect, dialogue, interaction, and cooperation, fostering a unique environment for employees and players alike. This approach enhances the quality of their products and creates a challenging and inspiring space for talent to flourish. As a Pearl Abyss company since 2019, CCP continues to prioritize innovation and is at the forefront of pioneering work in virtual reality. They envision virtual reality playing an increasingly significant role in gaming and beyond in the future. Choose CCP Games for immersive virtual reality experiences, empowering players with freedom, choice, and success.
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Screening Call
Stage 2:
Hiring Manager Interview
Stage 3:
Assessments
Stage 4:
Technical Interview
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