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Sr. Rendering Engineer - Visceral Games
at EA
Redwood City, California
SENIOR RENDERING ENGINEER – VISCERAL GAMES
Visceral Games creates top quality next-gen games that push the boundaries of action entertainment. We have over a decade of experience at delivering high-intensity action gaming experiences such as Dead Space and Dead Space 2. As part of a worldwide group of EA studios, we have the stability and backing of a large company combined with the agility and fun culture of small studios and the mandate to make original IP. We are focused on creativity, polish, and shipping games that millions love as well as building healthy teams and culture. Come join a AAA-quality studio focused on making AAA-quality games!
About this Project
Our team values are as follows: Gameplay comes first, controller feel is everything, culture of creativity, be highly iterative, playtest early and often, learn from failure, work fast and smart, surround ourselves with the best talent in the world, and always focus on quality. Join the team!
Senior Rendering Engineer
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Rendering Engineer to join our team at the Visceral Redwood Shores Studio. This is a major opportunity to contribute to an exciting triple-A next-gen IP.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with other engineers to integrate with various graphics engine systems
* Create graphics effects systems that meet performance requirements and push next generation DX11 technology
* Work closely with the Art Director and other artists to further the project’s artistic vision
* Create and maintain asset pipelines, as needed
* Profile and optimize code and systems to remove bottlenecks
* Test and document the code you write
Requirements
* B.S. (or higher) degree in Computer Science, or equivalent
* 7+ years of C/C++ experience
* Strong knowledge of 3D math
* Solid background in rendering with experience in shaders, materials, lighting, and post-processing
* Strong direct3D experience
* Multiple shipped titles on PC or next-gen console
* High standards of work and desire to meet and exceed expectations
* Strong teamwork skills, but also the ability to take ownership and work independently
* Passion for making games look great
Pluses
* Experience working with deferred render pipelines
* Experience developing tools and asset pipelines
* Good knowledge of Direct X 11 rendering architecture
* Good knowledge of the Xbox 360 and PS3 rendering architectures and APIs
* Experience with Maya/MEL scripting
* Experience with engine code – e.g. memory management, rendering, audio, streaming, animation, etc.
* Experience with CPU/GPU optimizations
Visceral Games creates top quality next-gen games that push the boundaries of action entertainment. We have over a decade of experience at delivering high-intensity action gaming experiences such as Dead Space and Dead Space 2. As part of a worldwide group of EA studios, we have the stability and backing of a large company combined with the agility and fun culture of small studios and the mandate to make original IP. We are focused on creativity, polish, and shipping games that millions love as well as building healthy teams and culture. Come join a AAA-quality studio focused on making AAA-quality games!
About this Project
Our team values are as follows: Gameplay comes first, controller feel is everything, culture of creativity, be highly iterative, playtest early and often, learn from failure, work fast and smart, surround ourselves with the best talent in the world, and always focus on quality. Join the team!
Senior Rendering Engineer
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Rendering Engineer to join our team at the Visceral Redwood Shores Studio. This is a major opportunity to contribute to an exciting triple-A next-gen IP.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with other engineers to integrate with various graphics engine systems
* Create graphics effects systems that meet performance requirements and push next generation DX11 technology
* Work closely with the Art Director and other artists to further the project’s artistic vision
* Create and maintain asset pipelines, as needed
* Profile and optimize code and systems to remove bottlenecks
* Test and document the code you write
Requirements
* B.S. (or higher) degree in Computer Science, or equivalent
* 7+ years of C/C++ experience
* Strong knowledge of 3D math
* Solid background in rendering with experience in shaders, materials, lighting, and post-processing
* Strong direct3D experience
* Multiple shipped titles on PC or next-gen console
* High standards of work and desire to meet and exceed expectations
* Strong teamwork skills, but also the ability to take ownership and work independently
* Passion for making games look great
Pluses
* Experience working with deferred render pipelines
* Experience developing tools and asset pipelines
* Good knowledge of Direct X 11 rendering architecture
* Good knowledge of the Xbox 360 and PS3 rendering architectures and APIs
* Experience with Maya/MEL scripting
* Experience with engine code – e.g. memory management, rendering, audio, streaming, animation, etc.
* Experience with CPU/GPU optimizations