Senior Graphics Engineer
Cloud Chamber•Novato, CA
•$108,900 - $161,160•Remote
About The Position
As a Senior Graphics Engineer at Cloud Chamber, you will join a talented development team to help push Unreal Engine 5 towards the company's combined vision. You will collaborate with a passionate group of game developers, including the Lead Rendering Engineer, Technical Artists, and Art Direction. Your responsibilities will include modifying core shaders, developing new rendering technologies, integrating third-party solutions, and optimizing rendering-based challenges to bring the world of BioShock to life.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
- 5+ years industry or related experience.
- Experience shipping at least one AAA console and/or PC game.
- Previous experience working in a senior role as a Graphics or Rendering Engineer.
- Strong 3D Math skills.
- Strong C/C++ experience.
- Experience with modern GPUs and low level graphics APIs on the latest generation of gaming platforms.
- Experience using graphics debugging tools and performance profiling.
- Strong understanding and familiarity with current Unreal Engine technology desired.
- Professional proficiency in both French and English (for Quebec candidates).
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to third-party tools like Houdini, Substance Painter, and Z-Brush in terms of how they can function in a graphics pipeline is a bonus.
Responsibilities
- Execute creative technical solutions based on concept art and art direction.
- Translate Art direction into rendering code, shaders and systems.
- Create new tools and efficient pipelines for content production.
- Debug visual and performance issues related to rendering.
- Effectively communicate with artists towards performant solutions.
- Actively improve skill sets and abilities by keeping aware of industry trends, and learn new techniques.
- Mentor junior engineers.
Benefits
- 401(K) plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life insurance coverage
- 14 paid holidays per calendar year
- Paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program
- Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
- Paid parental and compassionate leave
- Wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support
- Family planning support through Maven
- Commuter benefits
- Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
