Graphics Engineer - Remote Real-Time Rendering & VFX

2K Games, Inc.; Novato (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Visual Concepts, a leading game development studio, is seeking a Graphics Engineer for the NBA 2K team. You will design, develop, and maintain high-performance C/C++ code and HLSL shaders to enhance real-time graphics and visual fidelity across the NBA 2K titles.

You will collaborate with art and design to push the look of the series, optimize rendering performance, and contribute to cutting-edge lighting, VFX, and post-processing features in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience in game or graphics development is required.
• Advanced proficiency in HLSL or a comparable shading language.

Responsibilities

• Explore and implement new rendering technologies to elevate visual quality.
• Optimize GPU performance to support smooth, high-fidelity gameplay.
• Partner with art and design teams to define and enhance the look and feel of the NBA 2K series.
• Work on improvements in VFX, lighting, and post-processing graphics features.
• Participate in system-wide upgrade initiatives to keep our rendering tech current.

Skills

C/C++

HLSL

3D math

Performance optimization

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Visual Concepts, a leading game development studio, is seeking a Graphics Engineer for the NBA 2K team. You will design, develop, and maintain high-performance C/C++ code and HLSL shaders to enhance real-time graphics and visual fidelity across the NBA 2K titles.

You will collaborate with art and design to push the look of the series, optimize rendering performance, and contribute to cutting-edge lighting, VFX, and post-processing features in a fast-paced engineering environment.