Senior Graphics Programmer

2K; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Chamber, the studio behind BioShock, is looking for a Senior Graphics Programmer to push Unreal Engine 5 towards our vision. You will modify core shaders, develop rendering tech, integrate third party tools, and optimize performance for rendering challenges across AAA titles.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team and translate art direction into high-fidelity visuals. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in CS, 5+ years of experience, and a track record shipping AAA games, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• 5+ years of industry or related experience.
• Experience shipping at least one AAA console and/or PC game.
• Previous senior role as a Graphics/Rendering Programmer.

Responsibilities

• Translate art direction into rendering code, shaders and systems.
• Debug visual and performance issues related to rendering.
• Create tools and efficient pipelines for content production.
• Collaborate with artists to deliver performant solutions.

Skills

C/C++

GPU programming

Unreal Engine

Render techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Unreal Engine

Houdini

Substance Painter

ZBrush

Job description

As a Senior Graphics Programmer 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 Programmer, 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.

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, programming, 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 Programmer.
• 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 your 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.

For candidates located in Quebec:

• Proficiency in French is required.
• Proficiency in English is required to effectively collaborate with teams based in the United States.

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.