Expert Rendering Engineer

November 21

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Activision

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Gaming • Media • Software

Activision is a prominent game development company known for its dedication to producing high-quality gaming experiences, notably through its flagship franchise, Call of Duty. The company’s game studios leverage advanced research and technology to innovate and improve their games, collaborating with academic and private research groups. Activision also shares its insights and technical advancements through publications and open-source projects, positioning itself as a leader in the gaming industry.

5001 - 10000 employees

🎮 Gaming

📱 Media

📋 Description

• Design and implement cutting-edge visual systems that enhance the Call of Duty player experience • Research new rendering and simulation techniques that push the envelope of AAA game visuals and performance • Collaborate with other engineers and content creators on technical design and feature roll out • Support memory budgeting, performance analysis, and optimization work • Review the work of other engineers and provide mentorship

🎯 Requirements

• 12+ years of video game graphics or engine development experience • A desire to lead other talented engineers towards broader goals • Contributed significantly to the development of two or more shipped games • Excellent debugging and performance analysis skills • Experience architecting and debugging threaded systems • Demonstrated experience in designing and troubleshooting complex graphical features • Deep knowledge of C++ programming and best practices for high-performance applications • Experience with mainstream shading languages, such as HLSL • Strong 3D math and algebra skills • Self-motivated, ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines • Pluses: • Leadership experience • Experience contributing code toward a bespoke internal game engine • Experience with asset pipeline, and associated runtime memory and rendering technology • Experience with game physics & simulation techniques • Experience with multi-platform development, including PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch • Working in and extending an established code base

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance • 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching • Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave • Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others • If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance