Mobile Shader Writer

Penrose Studios crafts ground-breaking immersive stories, and needs your help building a platform for this new artistic medium. We are looking for a Mobile Shader Writer to help us develop the visuals of upcoming project.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom shaders and rendering techniques for bespoke real-time content, continuously assessing visual quality.
• Work alongside artists and engineers to deliver the next generation of tools to advance future productions
• Be able to articulate technically complex concepts concisely for non-technical collaborators and clients.
• Profile and optimize frame render times.
• Be forward thinking to keep up to date on current techniques, research, graphics data, hardware, etc.

Requirements

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject.
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
• Experience with graphics API like DirectX/OpenGL/Vulkan/Metal.
• Experience with Unity and Unreal Engine. Experience with other game engines is a plus.
• Fluency in C++ and/or C#. 
• Experience with both desktop and mobile GPU rendering.
• Familiarity with known physically-based shading models.
• Able to approach complex problems and convert them into simple and elegant solutions.
• Very strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. 
• Able to self-direct and comfortable with rapid prototyping and iteration.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate under tight deadlines.
• Strong time management & organization skills.

This is a contract, not full-time position.