Bluepoint Games Senior Graphics Engineer

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Work set-up: 
Full Remote
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Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience., At least 5 years of experience in rendering programming, with shipped AAA console game experience., Strong C++ programming skills and knowledge of HLSL/PSSL., Experience with real-time rendering techniques and performance optimization..

Key responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and iterate on rendering systems in the Bluepoint Engine.
  • Collaborate with designers, artists, and programmers to meet content needs.
  • Optimize rendering code for console platforms.
  • Research and develop new real-time rendering techniques.

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Bluepoint Games SME http://www.bluepointgames.com/
51 - 200 Employees
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Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Graphics Engineer position is responsible for building out exciting rendering systems and features in the Bluepoint Engine to bring our team’s vision to life.  

 

This position will be responsible for:

  • Collaborating with designers, artists, and programmers, to design, implement and iterate on rendering systems.

  • Extending existing rendering systems to provide new or improved functionality to meet the needs of content teams.

  • Optimizing high and low-level rendering code for console platforms.

  • Researching new real-time rendering techniques and features.

  • Jumping in to help where needed.

 

What craft expertise you’ll have:

  • Technology Knowledge

    • Required: Strong C++ programming ability.

    • Required: Strong knowledge of HLSL/PSSL.

    • Desired: DirectX experience.

    • Desired: C# experience.

  • Tool Knowledge

    • Required: Visual Studio with strong experience debugging and profiling code.

    • Required: Experience with CPU and GPU profiling tools; Razor, RenderDoc, etc.

    • Desired: Experience working with PS4 or PS5 hardware APIs; AGC/GNM.

    • Desired: Maya, Jenkins.

  • Craft Experience

    • Required: Solid understanding of real-time rendering techniques.

    • Required: Ability to work within performance and memory constraints.

    • Required: Hands-on experience implementing tools or backend systems for AAA games in areas such as; lighting, materials, shadows, raytracing, VFX, water, atmospherics, post-effects, GPU-driven rendering, or backend abstraction & resource management.

    • Desired: Experience writing tools for rendering systems; content cookers/compilers, shader code generators, DCC plugins, visualizers, etc.

 

Other Criteria:

  • Experience

    • Degree: B.S. in computer science or equivalent experience.

    • Years of Experience: 5+ years of rendering programming preferred.

    • Required: Strong experience that allows for mentoring and growth opportunities.

    • Required: Has shipped at least 1 AAA console game or equivalent experience.

  • Additionally, you should possess

    • A proven ability to manage time, self-organize, and meet deadlines.

    • Strong communication skills.

    • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

    • Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail.

    • A growth mindset and a positive outlook.

    • The ability to wring the last drop of performance out of any CPU or GPU.

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. 

In addition, this role
is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.

 

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$167,000$250,600 USD

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Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem Solving

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