Principal Rendering Engineer - MMO Graphics Architect

Riot Games

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Parental leave
401k with company match
Flexible work schedules
Open PTO

Job summary

Riot Games is seeking a Principal Software Engineer focused on graphics on the unpublished MMO team in Los Angeles. You will help build rendering systems and engine features to support a new game, collaborating with artists, designers, and producers to deliver visually stunning experiences.

With 8+ years of rendering engineering and leadership experience, you will guide cross-team efforts, optimize performance, and mentor engineers while reporting to the project Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of professional programming experience as a rendering engineer.
  • 2+ years experience as a technical lead.
  • Experience with Unreal/Unity and other engines.
  • BS or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
  • Experience working in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

  • Be the rendering expert of the team.
  • Help build the engine technology that powers one of our new AAA games.
  • Deeply understand how rendering systems are interlinked and advise across departments on rendering practices.
  • Collaborate with the art team to realize the game vision.
  • Monitor and increase the performance of the game client.
  • Build, implement, and improve tools for artists across platforms.
  • Resolve pipeline issues and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Rendering engineering
Technical leadership
Collaborative teamwork
Agile experience
Player empathy

Education

BS or equivalent

Tools

Unreal Engine
Unity
C++
Nanite

Job description

Riot Games is seeking a Principal Software Engineer focused on graphics on the unpublished MMO team in Los Angeles. You will help build rendering systems and engine features to support a new game, collaborating with artists, designers, and producers to deliver visually stunning experiences.

With 8+ years of rendering engineering and leadership experience, you will guide cross-team efforts, optimize performance, and mentor engineers while reporting to the project Engineering Manager.

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