Senior Graphics Engineer

Skydance; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented graphics engineer to join their innovative team. In this exciting role, you will be pivotal in developing cutting-edge rendering systems and optimizing graphics performance for a range of devices, from mobile to high-end consoles. Collaborating closely with both engineering and creative teams, you will help bring the game vision to life. If you are passionate about graphics and have a strong background in C++ and shader languages, this opportunity offers the chance to work on groundbreaking projects in a dynamic environment. Join a team that values creativity and technical excellence!

Qualifications

• 5+ years in graphics for commercial game projects.
• Advanced C++ knowledge with strong shader and GPU skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain rendering pipelines and features.
• Optimize graphics for performance across various devices.

Skills

C++ Programming

Shader Languages

Performance Analysis Tools

3D Geometry Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related fields

Tools

Unreal Engine 4 or 5

Job description

You will be a key member of the growing engineering team for a new project. You will be responsible for all aspects of the development related to graphics and visual presentation of the game. You will be a bridge between the engineering and hardware and the creative team and their game vision.

Responsibilities

1. Architect, refactor and maintain rendering pipelines and features
2. Design, write, debug and refine rendering systems, features, tools and infrastructure as needed
3. Work with the technical art team to develop specifications and new graphics features
4. Optimize graphics and effects to maximize performance and efficiency on CPU and GPU.
5. Optimize systems for performance across a wide range of devices, from mobile to PC to high-end console

Requirements

1. 5 years of experience with graphics related responsibilities in commercial game project development
2. Advanced knowledge of C++ programming language applied in various areas of project development, other languages are a plus
3. Strong knowledge of shader languages and GPU hardware, and performance analysis tools
4. Strong math/3d geometry skills
5. Authorization to work in the United States

Advantages

1. Degree in Computer Science or related fields, or equivalent experience
2. Experience with multi-disciplinary work with large-scale game engine architecture
3. Strong work ethic, self-motivated and self-directing, strong communication skills
4. Experience with deep performance optimization and tuning
5. Prior work, personal or professional, that shows exceptional insight and skill of execution

Plusses

1. Experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5

The salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $150,000 – $170,000. The salary offered may vary based on the candidate's location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.

We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.