Senior VFX Programmer
Senior VFX Programmer
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We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the Best Space Sim Ever. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.
As a Senior / lead VFX Programmer you would be pushing forwards the technology that delivers real time visual effects of the highest quality. Through close collaboration our multidisciplinary team of programmers and artists have built a strong track record of delivering complex and innovative features such as planetencompassing weather effects systemic & persistent simulation of fire and state of the art rendering techniques. While the teams focus is on visuals with a large contribution of rendering work there are also significant contributions to the gameplay and tools code to ensure we can deliver such complex features making this role both diverse and rewarding.
Founded in 2012 Cloud Imperium Games creates cuttingedge videogames that defy expectations. Were currently developing Star Citizen a recordbreaking multiplayer online space sim and Squadron 42 a cinematic singleplayer adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history.
Dont just take our word for it check out some of what we are up to here:
- Ali and the team showcase some amazing advances in VFX at CitCon: 02:50 34.30 Engine Trailer that showcases some of the cool VFX in Engine 18:30 for fire 22:10 for water) Q&A: does a VFX Programmer at CIG do
The VFX Programmer role is quite varied but we can guarantee that you will:- Design and implement wellengineered maintainable multithreaded code with a strong focus on realtime performance using modern C.
- Cooperate and communicate with internal customers in tight iterationfeedback loops.
- Document and peer review technical designs with other software engineers
- Embrace the agile development model with scrums sprints etc.
- Collaborate with other teams to complete various projects.
- Excel in one or several of these specialisations; Graphics Programming / Game Programming / Tools Programming.
What do we expect from our VFX Programmers
- Ability to mentor and / or lead staff
- Ability to comfortably work with C in a large shared codebase including testing codereviews and sourcecontrol.
- Inherent ability to bring out the best in people remain positive and motivate and influence other disciplines.
- Good knowledge of 3D mathematics. Experience in one of the following fields; Graphics Programming / Game Code (VFX experience big plus) / Tools Programming.
- Ability to work in an agile crossfunctional and ideafuelled environment.
At Cloud Imperium Games we are looking for VFX Programmers with various levels of experience from Senior and beyond! Therefore if our VFX team sounds like your perfect fit please apply immediately!
Diversity Statement
CIG is a global company staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds lifestyles and perspectives. Together we are creating a space where authentic recognition appreciation and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it and its our differences that make it special.
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If you suspect fraud please report it to your local authorities as well as reaching out to us at with any information you may have.If you like wild growth and working with happy enthusiastic overachievers youll enjoy your career with us!
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
