Founded in 1995 and based in Helsinki, Housemarque is the longest-standing game studio in Finland. We have a track record of 25+ years of developing top-notch games with focus on tight gameplay, impeccable audiovisual execution, and technical excellence. We are a perfect workplace for talented people with interest in self-development and big passion for games. We are a part of PlayStation Studios and our latest game Returnal was released on PlayStation 5 in 2021.

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<div class="job__description body"><div>Niantic’s Augmented Reality (AR) Mapping team seeks a Computer Vision Software Engineer to help build the 3D world maps that are the foundation for Niantic’s real world Metaverse and push the frontiers of Computer Vision and Machine Learning.
We are building the VPS and visual maps that help develop AR experiences to “inspire people to explore the world together”.
We’re a highly collaborative and engaging team, working to help algorithms evolve from concept to production at scale, and this is your chance to join us in our journey to map the world. We are all passionate about innovation, so we’re looking for engineers who want to learn and ship products that will be used by millions of developers and users.
<h3>Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Design, develop and maintain production computer vision systems that are used to improve Niantic’s AR capabilities for the delight of our users.</li>
<li>Collaborate multi-functionally with products, operations and other engineering teams to ship state-of-the art computer vision solutions to enable new AR experiences.</li>
<li>Optimize complexity and time of solutions to make the best use of current technologies in cloud and/or mobile.</li>
<li>Write high performance code, debug solutions to complex problems that span systems, prioritize tasks effectively, and efficiently to meet agreed timelines.</li>
<li>Work with Niantic’s research team to invent, evaluate and help productionise solutions to push the boundaries of what can be done today in AR.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional team members and stakeholders, including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings.</li>
<li>Required in-office 2 days on Tuesday and Thursday.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3>
<ul>
<li>Master-level qualification in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.</li>
<li>Experience writing production code in C++.</li>
<li>Solid understanding of computer vision, machine learning or similar concepts.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment and handle stress appropriately and/or ability to solve practical problems and be sufficiently adaptable to handle dynamic situations with little advance notice.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience working on cross-functional teams with ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communications, including asynchronous interactions with others.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Plus If…</h3>
<ul>
<li>PhD-level qualification in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability developing algorithms for image processing, computer vision or similar endeavors.</li>
<li>Experience implementing, hardening or optimizing 3d gaussian splatting, dense depth computation, multi-view reconstruction or other problems in 3D computer vision.</li>
</ul>
The total compensation package for this position includes a new hire offer base salary range of £87,300.00-£126,000.00 + bonus + equity + benefits.
Individual pay within this salary range is determined by work location and additional factors, including assessed job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can answer any questions about new hire total compensation during the hiring process. An overview of benefit offerings for your location can be found on the careers page.
<h3>Join the Niantic team!</h3>
Niantic's global-scale augmented reality platform and digital map powers spatial computing experiences in the real world. Incubated out of the Maps team at Google, Niantic first created Ingress and then Pokémon GO, a cultural phenomenon and hit game played by tens of millions of people each month. Niantic’s Lightship platform, which powers Pokémon GO, also supports the company's other games including Pikmin Bloom, Peridot and Monster Hunter Now. Developers use Niantic’s platform to build their own AR applications and experiences, either with the Lightship Platform or directly through the web with 8th Wall.
We believe that cultivating a workplace where our people are supported and included is essential to creating great products our community will love. Our mission emphasizes seeking and hiring diverse voices, including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the technology industry, and we consider this to be one of the most important values we hold close.
Niantic is a hybrid first company. We believe that in person interaction and collaboration fosters creativity, a sense of community, and is critical to our future success as a company. Our hybrid work schedules allow for a mix of remote and in-office work.
We're a hard-working, fun, and exciting group who value intellectual curiosity and a passion for problem-solving! We have growing offices located in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Bellevue, Kansas, London, Tokyo, Hamburg, Hyderabad, and Zurich. #LI-HYBRID</div></div>

Housemarque is looking for a Senior Technical Lighting Artist to contribute to their next big game. As a Senior Technical Lighting Artist, you will research and develop lighting technologies, create real-time shaders and lighting effects, implement lighting for all game content, and collaborate with various teams to deliver stunning visuals. You will be responsible for pushing the boundaries of visual quality in gaming and ensuring the game's mood and atmosphere are captivating.

<div class="job__description body"><div>OUR STUDIO
At <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2022/03/28/the-history-of-housemarque-from-the-finnish-demoscene-to-playstation-studios/">Housemarque</a>, we believe gameplay always comes first. With technical excellence and compelling narrative, spiced with our trademark neon flair and top-notch audiovisual feedback, we want our players to always feel actively engaged with the worlds we have created for them.
Our latest Award-Winning game <a href="https://housemarque.com/games/returnal">Returnal</a>, released on PS5 in 2021, embraces all these qualities. THIS is our DNA!
We value Nordic work-life balance by growing sustainably and ensuring our employees have the time and means to develop personally and professionally during work time. 
We were established in 1995 with strong roots in the Finnish <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VENFVhQqGls">demoscene</a>. In June 2021 we joined the <a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-fi/corporate/playstation-studios/">PlayStation Studios</a>, after years of partnership.
If you wish to join us for our next journey, apply today!"</div><div>THE JOB
Are you passionate about creating stunning, photorealistic lighting and immersive visual experiences? Join us for our next big journey as we push the boundaries of visual quality in gaming!
We are looking for a Senior Technical Lighting Artist with exceptional sensibility for creating impactful visual content for our future projects. You get to work and collaborate with multiple teams such as Tech Art, Environment Art, VFX, Narrative, Level Design and Graphics Tech in elevating the visual quality and enhancing the mood of our games.
What will your day-to-day look like?
<ul>
<li>Research &amp; development of lighting technologies, using an “experimental laboratory” mentality</li>
<li>Creating real-time shaders and lighting effects for use with different lighting scenarios</li>
<li>Bridging the gap between Tech art, Level art, VFX and Lighting by designing, creating and innovating on next-generation visuals</li>
<li>Implementing lighting for all game content according to art direction &amp; provided performance guidelines</li>
<li>Contributing to the development and documentation of lighting tools &amp; pipelines</li>
<li>Collaborating with multiple teams to solve complex visual challenges</li>
<li>Providing realistic content delivery estimations using the given production framework</li>
</ul>
What will help you to be successful in this role?
<ul>
<li>Proven record (Games/Films/Art) in photorealistic lighting</li>
<li>Relevant art education and/or familiarity with classical art</li>
<li>Understanding of lighting fundamentals, color theory &amp; contrast ratios</li>
<li>Understanding of lighting technologies and tools - baked, realtime, GI, exposure, performance</li>
<li>Extensive understanding of the real-time rendering pipeline, with the ability to identify improvement opportunities and collaborate effectively with graphics programmers to implement them</li>
<li>Experience with Unreal Engine, Blueprints/scripting, GLSL, HLSL</li>
<li>A growth-mindset</li>
</ul>
We also value:
<ul>
<li>Experience in cinematography and/or photography</li>
<li>Track record in shipping AAA-games as a Lighting Artist</li>
<li>Familiarity with Agile frameworks&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
What we offer to you?
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary, benefits, healthcare, Nordic work-life balance</li>
<li>Tailored immigration and relocation package to help you get settled into Finland</li>
<li>A warm and welcoming atmosphere at our cozy Helsinki office</li>
<li>Freedom, flexibility and openness in a collaborative culture</li>
<li>Brilliant, diverse and empathetic colleagues to work with</li>
<li>Exciting and ambitious projects executed with the best tools</li>
<li>Access to Playstation Studios collaboration, games and more!</li>
</ul>
If you’re excited to take your career to new heights with Housemarque, we’d love to hear from you. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Helsinki, Finland. Interviews begin immediately, so don’t wait—apply today!
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Equal Opportunity Statement
Housemarque is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to a culture of inclusion and mutual respect for all employees from every walk of life, reflecting the community we make games for. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race and ethnicity, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity.</div></div>