Graphics Software Engineer, Rendering - Reality Labs

Meta; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of augmented and virtual reality. As a Graphics Software Engineer, you will develop cutting-edge graphics frameworks and tools that enhance the way people connect and interact. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects that redefine digital experiences, collaborating with top-tier experts in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and creating high-quality graphics solutions, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the evolving landscape of social technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of graphics software engineering experience.
• Experience implementing 3D graphics features like lighting and shaders.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative graphics frameworks and tools for high performance.
• Collaborate with teams on camera and graphics for real-time rendering.
• Build rendering subsystems for platforms like Spark AR and Horizon.

Skills

C/C++ Programming

3D Graphics Features

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

PhD in relevant technical field

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Blender

3Ds Max

Unity

Unreal Engine

DirectX

OpenGL

Vulkan

Job description

Graphics Software Engineer, Rendering - Reality Labs

Reality Labs at Meta is building products that make it easier for people to connect with the ones they love most, enjoy top-notch, wire-free AR, and push the future of computing platforms. We are a team of world-class experts developing and shipping products at the intersection of hardware, software and content. As a Graphics Software Engineer on the Reality Labs team at Meta, you can help build new, innovative software that radically redefine the way people work, play and connect. What we build today could one day be the norm. So to be here today is to truly be at the heart of change and the frontier of what's to come.

Graphics Software Engineer, Rendering - Reality Labs Responsibilities

Develop innovative graphics frameworks, algorithms, and tools to maximize graphics quality and performance

Partner closely with various infrastructure and product teams across Meta, on camera, graphics, upcoming hardware, media enhancements, and more to create real-time rendering architecture

Building tools and pipelines for generating very realistic synthetic images

Enable high fidelity experiences through remote compute solutions on smaller devices with limited battery

Building rendering subsystems for platforms such as Spark AR and Horizon

Document and support graphics features

Developing high-quality, performant, and maintainable code

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver innovation into AR/ VR products

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of graphics software engineering experience or 2+ years of graphics software engineering experience with PhD

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience implementing 3D graphics features such as lighting, effects, shaders and other low-level systems

5+ years of experience with C/C++ programming

5+ years of object-oriented and component-based design experience

Problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience delivering AAA Games, working on Graphics subsystems, the Game experience, Tooling, Animation subsystems, or Middleware

Knowledge of ray tracing, rasterization and linear algebra

Experience with low level performance profiling and optimization

Experience with character animation and behavior

Experience with tools such as Maya, Houdini, Blender, 3Ds Max, Arnold, RenderMan, or Cycles

Experience with any of DirectX/Vulkan/OpenGL/Metal

Experience with Unity and/or Unreal Engine

Experience with Python, Lua and/or other scripting languages in a game development context

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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