Senior Graphics Engineer

ZeniMax Media, Inc. • Hunt Valley, MD

52d • $105,000 - $225,000

About The Position

ZeniMax Online Studios is seeking a Senior Graphics Engineer to join our team working on The Elder Scrolls Online. The ideal candidate will be passionate about rendering technology, have excellent problem solving skills, and a desire to work in a creative and collaborative environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years software development experience
• Proficient in C++, graphics engine and shader programming models, and dedicated languages such as HLSL
• Familiarity with global lighting methods, dynamic lighting, shadow rendering and similar concepts
• Excellent 3D math skills
• Passion for graphics programming and staying on top of current techniques
• Ability to write clear, maintainable, portable code
• Self-motivated and energetic team player with a strong work ethic and cooperative attitude
• Solid architecture, software design, and analytical skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong debugging skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in game development in the capacity of a Graphics Engineer
• Knowledge of modern rendering APIs (D3D12, Vulkan)
• Experience developing for multiple platforms (Windows, Xbox Series X|S, PS5)
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Experience with multi-threaded, real-time systems

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with artists and other engineers to design, research, and implement rendering features
• Find solutions to rendering problems and maintain our current systems
• Help optimize and polish existing graphics features for our in-house engine
• Implement new graphics features to enhance the player experience and modernize our renderer
• Optimize code to improve CPU/GPU utilization and reduce memory footprint

Benefits

• U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick and mental health time, and several paid holidays, among others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees