Senior Rendering Engineer
Senior Rendering Engineer
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Job Description
Who We Are
2K Games is headquartered in Novato California and is a wholly owned label of TakeTwo Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005 2K Games is a global video game company publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2Ks portfolio of worldclass games across multiple platforms include Visual Concepts Firaxis Hangar 13 CatDaddy Cloud Chamber 31st Union and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in todays most popular gaming genres including sports shooters action roleplaying strategy casual and family entertainment.
Located in Vancouver BC 2K Sports Lab is a small collective being formed within 2K Games that is driving the research and development of future sports interactive entertainment programs. Within this group speculative work will be done on future sports games with an eye towards taking the magic of 2Ks publishing and development expertise and applying them to future opportunities.
Our team of engineers marketers artists writers data scientists producers thinkers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of criticallyacclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K 2K PGA Tiny Tinas Wonderlands Lego Drive BioShock Borderlands The Quarry Mafia Sid Meiers Civilization Marvels Midnight Suns WWE 2K and XCOM.
At 2K we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions even if they dont meet every requirement for the role. If youre interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K we encourage you to apply!
What We Need
Our studio is looking for an experienced Senior Rendering Engineer who sets a high quality bar loves to push the boundaries for visuals in games and has a passion for sports simulation games. You will collaborate with Engineers Artists Technical Artists Designers and Producers to create spectacular visual experiences for the next massive sports franchise in our industry.
What Youll Do
Senior role as an Individual Contributor and Mentor for Render engineers.
Collaborate closely with TAs Artists Designers and Engineers to deliver high performance realtime graphics features suitable for a worldclass sports game.
Collaborate with Designers and Artists to develop systems for R&D and prototyping of core tech and visual features for the game.
Partner closely with engineering and content teams to build tools define develop and maintain workflows and asset pipelines for efficient delivery of art into game.
Responsible for developing maintaining and optimizing core engine technologies and rendering features for the game.
Champion for visual quality while building and maintaining highly optimized features that meet performance targets in both speed and memory consumption.
Design and direct technical designs for Rendering Systems and Subsystems Features Architecture and Tools.
Have and share opinions of the broader game experience.
Manage and contribute to positive morale and a healthy team culture.
What Will Make You A Great Fit
Bachelors degree and 7 years of related experience building and delivering high quality render features for games.
Shipped at least two AAA titles at least one of them on current generation consoles.
Experience developing core rendering systems features and asset delivery pipelines.
Experience with Unreal Engine implementing features with little or no divergence.
Strong 3d math skills.
Experienced in PBR shader material creation GPU and CPU optimization.
Experience with environment character rendering advanced lighting techniques special effects particle systems.
Strong ability to work with cross disciplinary teams to effectively organize workflows.
Passion for making games.
Has a willingness to share opinions freely and an openness to hear other opinions to consider what is best for the game.
Beneficial Qualifications
Passionate about playing and/or watching sports.
Experience with Unity HDRP is a plus.
Passion for video games (not just ours)
As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform their essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.
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The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $105100 and $155560 per Year. However base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates such as jobrelated knowledge skills experience and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a bonus and/or equity awards in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an atwill position and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
