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Full-Time

Senior Graphics Engineer

Posted on 7/19/2023

Skydance

201-500 employees

Produces high-quality films, television series, and interactive games

VR & AR

Compensation Overview

$130,000 - $155,000

Senior

Santa Monica, CA, USA + 1 more

Required Skills

Unreal Engine

Communications

Requirements

5+ years' experience in PC or Console game development
BS/MS in Computer Science or related fields, or equivalent experience
Excellent C++ programming and systems design skills, other languages a plus
Strong knowledge of shader languages and GPU hardware, and performance analysis tools
Have performed multi-disciplinary work with large-scale game engine architecture
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Passion for games and game technology
Comfortable working closely with Designers, Artists, and other members of the development team in a highly iterative environment
Experience with large-scale game engine architecture
Strong work ethic, Self-motivated and self-directing
Strong math/3d geometry skills
Authorization to work in the United States
Prior work, personal or professional, that shows exceptional insight and skill of execution
Experience with Unreal Engine 4
Experience with VR
Next-gen console experience (PS5/XBSX)

Responsibilities

Architect, refactor and maintain rendering pipelines and features
Design, write, debug and refine rendering systems, features, tools and infrastructure as needed
Work with the technical art team to develop specifications and new graphics features
Optimize graphics and effects to maximize performance and efficiency on CPU and GPU
Optimize systems for performance across a wide range of devices, from mobile to High-end console
Implement and augment tools to expose features to content creators
Works with the Technical Director to create standards for graphics / rendering tools and techniques

At Skydance Interactive, we believe in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in interactive entertainment. Innovation in game design, technology and storytelling is the passion that drives our agile studio of dedicated and talented game creators. Collaboration across all disciplines is vital to our success and is at the core of the inclusive culture we strive to foster every day.

We empower our employees to take ownership of the features they develop and create their own solutions when challenges arise. As our studio grows, we want to bring even more risk-takers, innovators and diverse voices along for the ride as we continue to create the games that will defy convention and define the future of the medium.

Our studio was founded in 2008 by several Treyarch veterans as The Workshop. For eight years, we built our reputation in the AAA console space working on hit titles such as Gears of War, XCom 2, Sorcery and The Evil Within.

In 2016, we joined forces with Skydance Media to form Skydance Interactive and set our sights on becoming the premiere studio in the burgeoning arena of Virtual Reality. Following the success of our first VR title Archangel, we elevated our ambition and tackled The Walking Dead universe in VR. The result was the 2020 genre-defining hit The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners.

With the success of the award winning multi-platform hit The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, we are seeking a Senior Graphics Engineer for our upcoming next-generation VR game projects.

If you aspire to tell amazing stories through games with your artistic acumen, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Architect, refactor and maintain rendering pipelines and features
Design, write, debug and refine rendering systems, features, tools and infrastructure as needed
Work with the technical art team to develop specifications and new graphics features
Optimize graphics and effects to maximize performance and efficiency on CPU and GPU
Optimize systems for performance across a wide range of devices, from mobile to High-end console
Implement and augment tools to expose features to content creators
Works with the Technical Director to create standards for graphics / rendering tools and techniques

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in PC or Console game development
BS/MS in Computer Science or related fields, or equivalent experience
Excellent C++ programming and systems design skills, other languages a plus
Strong knowledge of shader languages and GPU hardware, and performance analysis tools
Have performed multi-disciplinary work with large-scale game engine architecture
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Passion for games and game technology
Comfortable working closely with Designers, Artists, and other members of the development team in a highly iterative environment
Experience with large-scale game engine architecture
Strong work ethic, Self-motivated and self-directing
Strong math/3d geometry skills
Authorization to work in the United States
Prior work, personal or professional, that shows exceptional insight and skill of execution

Plusses

Experience with Unreal Engine 4
Experience with VR
Next-gen console experience (PS5/XBSX)

The salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $130,000 – $155,000. 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.

#Engineering #gaming #interactive #programming #vr #LI-hybrid

Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.

Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Diversity in the workplace is not just a commitment, it is who we are and a reflection of what makes our world special.

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Skydance Media, founded in 2010, has established itself as a leading player in the entertainment industry, producing high-quality, event-level content for global audiences across multiple platforms including film, television, and interactive media. The company's competitive advantage lies in its diversified portfolio, which includes blockbuster franchises like Mission: Impossible and Star Trek, critically acclaimed television series such as Grace and Frankie, and immersive virtual reality experiences like Archangel. The culture at Skydance fosters creativity and collaboration, with a commitment to bringing to life immersive stories and worlds, positioning it as an exciting and dynamic place to work.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$275M

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 0%

1 year growth

↑ 19%

2 year growth

↑ 40%

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