Expert Software Engineer, Graphics

1 Week ago • 8 Years + • Graphics Engineer • $121,500 PA - $224,880 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Expert Graphics Engineer at Raven Software, you'll optimize, enhance, and develop new rendering systems for Call of Duty. Collaborating with engineers across studios, you'll shape the game's visual technology. Responsibilities include developing graphics systems for shipping products, improving team workflows, writing efficient C/C++ and shader code, and working with modern graphics techniques, GPUs, and APIs. You'll also participate in performance reviews, code reviews, and collaborate with other teams. The role requires strong programming skills, experience with graphics engine development, and a passion for games and graphics technology.
Must have:
  • 8+ years game industry experience
  • Graphics system development & optimization
  • C/C++ programming & shader writing
  • GPU, multithreading, memory system understanding
  • Modern graphics APIs (e.g., Vulkan, D3D12)
  • Debugging and profiling skills
Good to have:
  • GPU compute experience
  • Physically based rendering/raytracing
  • Collaboration with artists on graphics features
  • Experience with modern consoles, profilers, and toolchains
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs
  • Free and discounted games

Job Details

Job Title:

Expert Software Engineer, Graphics - Raven Software (Remote)

Requisition ID:

R024664

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Your Mission

As an Expert Graphics Engineer you will be optimizing, enhancing, and developing new rendering systems on top of the foundation of Call of Duty’s AAA engine technology. You will collaborate with passionate graphics engineers across all our 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.

This position is eligible for remote work

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 Graphics Engineer

Player Profile

Minimum Requirements:

Experience 

  • 8+ years of experience working in the game industry or related field
  • 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

  • Bachelor's 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, results-oriented
  • Passion for games and graphics technology

Extra 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

Your Platform

Founded in 1990, Raven Software is the developer of numerous award-winning games including Hexen, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance and most recently, a major contributor to the blockbuster Call of Duty® franchise. We’re based in Middleton, Wisconsin, a suburb of Madison, annually ranked on numerous lists as one of the top places to live and work.

We have a unique vision for our industry. One that has and continues to inspire us. We bring no egos. We focus on what is best for the game. We hire stunning peers. We own our own mistakes. We treat each other with respect. After nearly 30 years, Raven Software is still thriving. We developed a team who cares about one another, our games and our players. As we enter the next exciting chapter of our story, we are growing. Our team is creative, highly intelligent, well-led and equipped to face this exciting future. If you want to work with a world-class team, on exciting new projects, then apply today! We look forward to hearing from you.

Raven Software is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at , on Facebook at , and @RavenSoftware on Twitter.

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re 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 Hawk’s™ 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.

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re 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. 

We’re 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? 

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.  

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. 

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to . General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. 

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

  • 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.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.  You can learn more by visiting .

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $121,500.00 - $224,880.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

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Founded in 1979, Activision continues to disrupt the world of entertainment with its extensive roster of epic blockbuster games -- Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™, Bungie’s Destiny and Call of Duty.®


As the leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products on consoles, mobile and PC, our “press start” is simple: delight players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.


Activision is headquartered in Santa Monica, and publishes globally in markets including U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, mainland China, Hong Kong and the region of Taiwan.


At Activision, we strive to connect and engage our global player community through entertainment. Our success comes from the passionate, talented and diverse team of people behind our world-class franchises. Ensuring Activision is an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive will help us deliver a new era of epic entertainment for our players.

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