Experienced Unreal Graphics Engineer
Schell Games is a highly talented group of artists, programmers, producers, and game designers led by game industry veteran Jesse Schell. We're the largest full-service education and entertainment game development company in the United States. Since 2002, we've worked with world-class clients and partners to create interactive experiences that engage and inspire players of all ages across all platforms. Presently, we are focused on virtual reality, augmented reality, location-based experiences, and social games.
Do you like to work on innovative projects in a motivating, friendly atmosphere? Would you agree that games can engage and inspire?
If you answered "YES!" to both questions, you might be a fit for our studio!
EXPERIENCED UNREAL GRAPHICS ENGINEER POSITION
With expertise in all areas of game programming, our engineers are adept at writing code from scratch as well as working with middleware and existing tools. Our flexibility allows us to partner with our clients to determine the best technology plan that enables the successful execution of each project.
We are seeking an Experienced Unreal Graphics Engineer to be a key contributor to our team. At Schell, you will have an opportunity to help build and create a rendering pipeline from the ground up and help set the vision for how our graphics should look and feel. You will be responsible for designing, developing and maintaining both high level and low-level graphics-related systems in partnership with artists and designers. You will also stay on top of new industry trends and updates to game engines used by the studio. We are in particular looking for a render generalist with an aesthetic eye who can work closely with our artists to make our worlds come to life.
Qualifications & Requirements AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Serve as a technical expert on topics such as optimization, multi-threaded programming, and hardware capabilities
Profiling/Optimization of CPU and GPU
Create clean, efficient, and well-tested code
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in order to establish budgets for art assets and design concepts, along with serving as liaison to non-engineering disciplines
Develop and implement new and existing rendering techniques
Implement efficient and stunning industry-defining visuals
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Experience with Unreal Engine 4 required
Expected to be in the office Tuesday-Thursday, with 3 extra WFH days days per month
Excellent 3D math skills (linear algebra, vector math)
Strong graphics background with a Technical Artist mindset
Strong knowledge of C and C++ programming languages
Strong knowledge of industry-standard graphics APIs (DirectX, OpenGL, libGCM, Gnm Library)
Self-motivated individual with excellent problem-solving skills
Desire to understand hardware at a low level
Good oral and written communication skills
Experience with Unreal Engine 5 *Preferred*
Knowledge of shader programming languages (PSSL/HLSL/GLSL/Cg) *Preferred*
Experience with GPGPU or Compute Shaders *Preferred*
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
B.S. in Computer Science and/or Mathematics or equivalent work experience
DEI COMMITMENT:
Our studio is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive work environment that ensures that all applicants and team members are treated with dignity and respect. We will not tolerate any type of discrimination or harassment directed at any applicant or employee because of their sex, gender, gender identity, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran, family or parental status or any other protected group characteristic. This equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
The candidate selected for this position will be subject to standard employment verification and criminal background check upon offer of contingent employment.
Company Description:
Schell Games is one of the largest full-service game design and development companies in the United States, working with and creating games for some of the most beloved companies across the globe.
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