OpenGL SDL Programmer

Viridian
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Posted
July 30, 2026
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GMT ± 4 hours
Remote

Viridian Software provides console porting expertise to developers and publishers worldwide, helping bring games to PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch platforms. The company specializes in low-level console programming, working with major, niche, and custom engines to ensure efficient and accurate ports. Viridian Software collaborates closely with game studios to optimize performance, maintain visual fidelity, and preserve core gameplay experiences. Applicants joining Viridian will be part of a focused technical team that tackles complex platform challenges and contributes directly to high-profile game releases.

 

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for an OpenGL SDL Programmer on a 4 month engagement. The programmer will implement and maintain rendering features using OpenGL and SDL, ensuring compatibility and performance across targeted platforms. Day-to-day tasks include writing clean, efficient C/C++ code, integrating platform-specific APIs, handling input, windowing, and audio via SDL, and debugging graphics and performance issues. The role involves collaborating with other engineers to adapt existing engines for console environments, profiling and optimizing code paths, and documenting technical decisions and implementation details. The programmer will also participate in code reviews, follow established development workflows, and contribute to build and deployment processes for multiple platforms.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong foundation in Computer Science, including algorithms, data structures, and systems concepts.
  • Experience with OpenGL and SDL, including rendering pipelines, input handling, window management, and cross-platform considerations.
  • Proficiency in C/C++
  • Experience with version control and collaborative workflows.
  • Familiarity with game development workflows, engines, or tools; experience with console development or porting is an advantage.
  • Ability to diagnose and optimize performance issues using profilers, logs, and debugging tools.
  • Comfortable working remotely, with effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across time zones.
About
Viridian

Viridian Software is a video game studio established in Ireland in 2017. We develop new story-focused video games and provide porting, publishing and co-development services to game developers and publishers worldwide.

Since establishment, we have developed innovative game development tools and independent games, and have established partnerships with various publishers and distributors in Europe, America and Asia Pacific.

 

Why work with us?

  • Mentorship. Work with an experienced team across multiple disciplines and grow your skillset and knowledge.
  • Flexible Environment. Flexible work hours and a relaxed environment allows our team to be creative without the stress of juggling work and life.
  • Hybrid Work. In addition to salary and career progression, we offer hybrid work options to our employees.

Our studio is comprised of diverse, collaborative and ambitious individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and expertise. We work together to deliver high quality games and services, bringing new experiences to players worldwide.

 

Let’s build worlds where story is King!

From epic fantasy to wholesome slice-of-life, we develop narrative-driven games for everyone. At Viridian we bring new experiences to players and explore the creative potential of video games.

Join our team and tell stories with us.

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Gloom and Doom (Neo Tegoel Games) is a visual novel throwback to 90s slacker movies - complete with the solitude and sarcastic retorts - but with a supernatural twist. Push a powerful but unmotivated wraith to complete his stagnated quest to enter heaven, while trying to kill the suicidal but unkillable Doom Bringer.

Alchemic Cutie (Viridian Software, Vakio) is a wholesome relaxing RPG set on colorful Wimba Island. With the use of the magical flute and a bit of alchemy, you will tame wild jellies, breed and raise them and bring them with you to explore secret locations in Wimba Island. You’ll also meet villagers, enter jelly competitions, and eventually uncover the secrets of the island.

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