Rendering Engineer (Senior to Expert Level)
Rendering Engineer (Senior to Expert Level)
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Job Title:
Rendering Engineer (Senior to Expert Level)Requisition ID:
R025795Job Description:
Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Sinceourinception in 2009 the studio has delivered iconic titles like includingCall of Duty: Advanced WarfareCall of Duty: WWII (2017) and most recentlyCall of Duty: Modern Warfare III.
As industry leaders in first-person shooter development our commitment to excellence is reflected in every detail of our games from highly polished multiplayer experiences to emotionally engaging single-player campaigns. At Sledgehammer Games we believe in pushing boundaries redefining the possibilities of interactive storytelling and setting new standards for visual and gameplay fidelity. Together we aim to deliver world-class gaming content that continues to set the bar for quality innovation and player engagement.
We are excited to invite a talented and passionate developer to join our growing team as a Rendering Engineer (Senior to Expert Level) based in our Melbourne Australia this role you will work collaboratively with our talented teams across the globe including our locations in the United States Canada and the United Kingdom. If youre ready to be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where your skills can make a real impact we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.
To learn more about our studio please visit us at
Your Mission
As a Rendering Engineer (Senior to Expert Level) you will be optimizing enhancing and developing new rendering systems on top of the foundation of Call of Dutys AAA engine technology. You will collaborate with passionate graphics engineers across all of Activisions studios. You will define and shape our graphics technology to keep Call of Duty on the visual cutting-edge.
You will be developing the graphics systems for our shipping products as well as improving the workflows of our development team. You will need to be adept in writing efficient and clean C/C and shader code. Qualified candidates will need to have a background in graphics engine development and related subsystems. This includes fluency with modern graphics techniques GPUs graphics APIs shaders multi-threading memory management performance and optimizations.
What you bring to the table
The video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. Therefore this role includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:
- Develop modify optimize and debug rendering engine systems
- Deploy evaluate performance and test software on all supported platforms
- Communicate features and development with production engineering design and art teams
- Participate in the performance and code review process
- Contribute to the design and roadmap of industry-leading AAA graphics engine technology
- Collaboration and co-development with other engineering and art teams
- Report to the Lead Render Engineer
Player Profile
Minimum Requirements:
Experience
- Experience developing and optimizing graphics systems
- Understanding of computer architecture GPUs multithreading and memory systems
- Strong programming background in C/C
- Experience writing shaders (HLSL or equivalent)
- Development experience with a current generation platform (console PC and/or mobile)
- Familiarity with modern graphics APIs (PS4/PS5 D3D12 Vulkan etc.)
- Solid debugging and profiling skills on both the CPU and GPU
- Strong background in 3D math
Knowledge & Skills
- Bachelors degree in a Computer Science Engineering or Math related field
- Demonstrated ability to write efficient readable and reliable code
Key Attributes
- Proven ability to collaborate coordinate communicate and support other team members
- Creative motivated focused passionate and results-oriented
- Passion for games and graphics technology
Bonus Points:
Experience
- Experience with GPU Compute
- Familiarity with physically based rendering/lighting and/or raytracing
Knowledge & Skills
- Demonstrated work with modern consoles profilers and toolchains
Key Attributes
- Background in collaborating and iterating with artists on graphics features
Our World
At Activision we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. Were driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty Crash Bandicoot Tony Hawks Pro Skater and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products our press start is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative fun thrilling and engaging entertainment experiences.
Were not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; were forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate creative and diverse teams within our organization.
Were in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater this could be your opportunity to level up.
Ready to Activate Your Future
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age marital status veteran status or disability status among other characteristics.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
