Graphics Programmer

1 Month ago • 1 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

This is a full-time, in-office position at Rockstar Games in Oakville, ON. The role involves developing and enhancing graphics technologies, working with the programming team to integrate and improve these technologies, and occasionally mentoring junior team members. The job responsibilities include developing cutting-edge graphics and visual effect systems, working with other departments to create optimal solutions. The candidate should have experience with C/C++, shader programming, 3D graphics APIs, performance optimization, and debugging graphics pipelines. They will collaborate with artists, designers, and content creators to ensure they can effectively utilize the technology.

Must have:

1+ years of graphics development experience
Experience with C/C++ programming
Experience with HLSL or other shader language
Experience with 3D graphics APIs
Experience optimizing performance and memory
Experience debugging graphics pipelines
Experience with multithreaded programming
Experience working with large code bases

Good to have:

Experience with shipped titles on consoles
Experience using real-time ray tracing APIs
Passionate about playing and making games

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Job Details

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar’s unique game development studio in Oakville, ON.

WHAT WE DO

We develop cutting-edge graphics and visual effect systems, working together with other departments to create optimal, attractive solutions for our games.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop new and enhance existing graphics technologies (rendering, lighting, shadows, shaders, culling, scene management and others) to help achieve state-of-the-art visuals.
Work closely with the rest of the programming team to assist in integrating graphics technologies, identify extensions to that technology, and help create those improvements.
Occasional mentoring of more junior members of the team.

QUALIFICATIONS

A degree in Computer Science / related discipline or equivalent experience.
1+ years of PC or console graphics development experience.

SKILLS

Experience with C/C++ programming
Experience with HLSL or other vendor specific shader programming language.
Experience with 3D graphics APIs (Direct3D 11+, OpenGL, Vulkan and/or vendor specific).
Experience optimizing both performance factors and memory footprints using hardware and software profilers (PIX, Razor CPU/GPU, Tuner, Vtune, etc.).
Experience debugging graphics pipelines using relevant platform tooling (Renderdoc, Pix, Razor GPU, etc.).
Experience with multithreaded programming.
Experience working with large code bases.
Ability to work with artists, designers and other content creators to make sure they can get the most out of the technology.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

At least one shipped title; preferably on the Xbox and/or Playstation consoles.
Experience using modern real time ray tracing APIs (DXR, NVX or vendor specific).
Passionate about playing and making games.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.

** For those based in Toronto, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants and employees as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar, and consistent with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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