Graphics Programmer - Real-Time VFX & Rendering

Larian Studios; Guildford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Larian Studios in Guildford is seeking a Graphics Programmer to maintain and extend our engine's VFX and rendering pipeline, collaborating with Art/VFX to deliver high-quality effects for our award-winning RPGs.

You will optimize code for performance, implement GPU particle systems, and contribute to shading and multi-threaded rendering, with a passion for great games and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of C++.
• Strong technical background (bachelor's degree or comparable experience).
• Good spoken/written English.
• Passion for making and playing great games.
• Experience with modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, Metal.
• Experience with a wide range of CPU and GPU profiling tools.
• Experience with particle system algorithms, including GPU particle implementations.
• Excellent knowledge of shading languages and experience with writing complex GPU algorithms using shading languages.
• Multithreading should be second nature.
• Excellent software design and problem-solving skills.
• You are a team player and willing to take responsibility.

Responsibilities

• To maintain and extend our proprietary engine on its VFX related part (particle simulation, materials, post-process effects, rendering/lighting pipeline).
• Work closely together with Art/VFX department, to implement visual effects of topnotch quality and extending our library of existing VFX components.
• Debug and optimize code to hit quality and performance targets
• Document code features.

Skills

C++

Graphics APIs

GPU profiling

Multithreading

Shading languages

Debugging

Team player

English

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

DirectX 12

Vulkan

Metal

Job description

Larian Studios in Guildford is seeking a Graphics Programmer to maintain and extend our engine's VFX and rendering pipeline, collaborating with Art/VFX to deliver high-quality effects for our award-winning RPGs.

You will optimize code for performance, implement GPU particle systems, and contribute to shading and multi-threaded rendering, with a passion for great games and strong English communication.