Lead Rendering Programmer

Warner Bros. Entertainment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in London seeks a Lead Rendering Programmer to lead a team in optimising the engine for an upcoming AAA title. You will work closely with creative leads to ensure high game performance, mentor team members, and oversee rendering techniques. Candidates should be proficient in C/C++ and knowledgeable in modern graphics hardware and APIs. This hybrid role allows for both remote and in-office work.

Qualifications

• Proficient in cutting-edge rendering techniques.
• Strong understanding of C/C++.
• Excellent profiling and optimisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of rendering programmers to optimise the engine.
• Collaborate with code and art leads.
• Mentor rendering programmers and manage their performance.

Skills

3D maths skills

Graphics background

Rendering techniques

Understanding of graphics hardware

C/C++ programming

Profiling and optimisation

Experience with consoles (PS5/Xbox Series X/S)

Job description

Overview

Warner Bros. Discovery is looking for an exceptionally talented Lead Rendering Programmer to join Rocksteady Studios on an upcoming unannounced AAA title. This role involves leading a team of rendering programmers to extend and optimise the engine and achieve the artistic vision set by the Art Director, while ensuring efficient content creation pipelines and consistently high game performance. You will report to the Engine Code Director and collaborate with other code and art leads to ensure effective solutions, identify and resolve bottlenecks, and push the boundaries of rendering for video games.

Rocksteady Studios is a London-based, award-winning game developer known for the Batman: Arkham series. We are a one-project studio that blends genre-defining gameplay with cinematic narrative and AAA production values, drawing inspiration from a diverse city and culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Engine Code Director, Art Director and other leads to understand and communicate their vision to the team.
• Support the rendering programmers through regular one-on-ones, development conversations and performance reviews.
• Mentor and role-model by emphasising project and company goals, providing feedback on performance.
• Manage the rendering code schedule and bugs to minimise risk and ensure smooth departmental operation.
• Oversee and drive the rendering team to ensure quality results and efficient practices.
• Keep up to date with industry trends in rendering to keep our rendering tech competitive.
• Collaborate with artists to interpret creative direction and build rendering code to achieve it.
• Plan and implement new rendering features with the Engine Code Director.
• Implement rendering features to a high quality.

Technical Requirements

• Excellent 3D maths skills.
• Proficient graphics background with knowledge of cutting-edge rendering techniques.
• Advanced understanding of current graphics hardware, APIs and shader programming languages.
• Strong understanding of C/C++.
• Excellent profiling and optimisation skills, with ability to identify and overcome hardware bottlenecks.
• Experience working with the latest generation of consoles (PS5 / Xbox Series X/S).

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, combining remote and in-office work. Policies are subject to agreement with your Line Manager and applicable laws.

How We Get Things Done

Our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate. They underpin day-to-day work and culture. Details are available through the company’s guiding principles. We look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workforce that reflects diverse perspectives and experiences. We consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other protected category.

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