Software Developer - Graphics , Amazon Games Montréal

As a Software Developer - Graphics, you create and support key graphics components for an ambitious online multiplayer game on PC. Always striving for innovation, you ensure a competitive gaming experience, optimise GPU performance on a variety of hardware, and collaborate with technical artists to develop new graphics features and tools. Your work integrates seamlessly with the other game ingredients, providing the players with a unique experience.

Joining Amazon Games Montréal means taking part in the foundation of a new video game studio that operates at a focused, human scale; participating in the creation of a new intellectual property, a fresh take on the AAA multiplayer online battle arena game (yes, a MOBA); and collaborating with a team of well-rounded experts who have a great time working together. Come build the future with us!

Key job responsibilities

1. Work on a competitive game experience, with strong focus on performance, reactivity and accuracy.
2. Work on low-level GPU optimization on a wide range of PC hardware, in collaboration with external partners.
3. Contribute to and optimise custom technology that extends the functionality of the Unreal Engine.
4. Develop new graphics features and tools in collaboration with tech artists.
5. Take ownership of major graphics components.

About the team

Amazon Games applies the principles of Amazonian culture to the world of game design. We have a diverse team of talented, creative people pairing their love of making games with the unique strengths that come with being part of Amazon. Across all of our teams and locations, we are united by a common purpose: to share great gaming experiences with customers around the world. We believe in a future where everyone is a gamer and everyone can create, compete, collaborate and connect through games, and we are looking for the right people to help us build that future. With the power of Twitch and AWS at your fingertips, you will have the chance to innovate in gameplay, creativity, marketing, and technology, while working alongside some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.

Minimum Requirements

1. 7+ years of experience in C++
2. 7+ years of experience developing systems and graphics for AAA video games
3. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field
4. Experience writing optimized HLSL/GLSL and compute shaders
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills, in French and English; due to the nature of the role which requires interaction with other Amazon entities globally and with Amazon employees and stakeholders in other provinces in Canada, bilingual French and English is required for this position.
6. Experience with Unreal 5 or similar game engine

We know that your talent and skills can be expressed through a variety of relevant experiences. We encourage you to apply, even though you may not have all the qualifications listed.

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