1 x Senior Render (Lead)
1 x Senior Render
1 x Experienced Render
Avalanche Studios Group is hiring a Rendering Programmer for our central technology organization, Central Tech. Central Tech is our core technology team and we innovate in areas that push the boundaries for what open-world sandbox gaming means as well as improve, optimize and support our existing core technology. In this role, you will work side by side with seasoned professionals with years of experience in developing our proprietary engine and runtime systems. Together, we will design solutions and elevate our engine to new heights.
As a Rendering programmer within Central Tech, you will work with multiple teams including engine, art, and tech art in developing the render technology for our open-world engine, Apex. You will work with writing performance-critical code to feed the GPU. You will oversee the architecture of the engine's rendering part and should have a strong sense of developing simple, robust, and performant systems. In addition to outstanding technical knowledge, we are looking for a self-motivated individual with strong communication and collaboration skills.
What you'll do
- Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary game project teams, ranging from art to systems
- Responsible for translating project goals into technical goals for the team
- Developing render technology and features that will be used across different platforms and projects
- Oversee the architecture of the rendering technology in the engine
- Identify and resolve graphics-related issues.
- Profile and optimize code to deliver the best possible gaming experience
- Stay informed: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in graphics development. Keep the team informed about emerging best practices and tools
Who you are
- Have at least 3 years of experience in the game industry
- Fluent in C/C++ programming
- Well-versed in modern 3D graphics APIs
- Excellent CPU/GPU performance analysis, optimisation, and debugging skills
- Extensive background in 3D rendering
- Experience in building graphics systems
- Strong math skills
Note: Research shows under-represented groups in the industry (especially women) might not apply to a job if they don’t check off every requirement. At Avalanche, we’re more about your drive to learn and interest in tackling challenges than what’s on your resume! So don’t stress if you don’t tick every box— shoot us your application anyway! Diverse opinions and different experiences are what make our teams so great, not itemized lists of qualifications.
The Liverpool location
Our United Kingdom location is in Liverpool, a maritime city with a diverse blend of cultures and a plethora of museums, restaurants, pubs, nightlife, as well as a booming gaming scene. Liverpool’s storied history as a port city is ever-present, and within just an hour you’ll find wide sandy beaches, Chester Zoo, Martin Mere Nature Reserve, and the Southport Pleasureland amusement park. It’s a great city to visit and a perfect place to live.
Our values
At Avalanche Studios Group, we create worlds beyond limits. But that’s not exclusive to our games, so we’re committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. All Avalanchers have a shared responsibility to create an open work environment where everyone is treated equally and respectfully. Being part of our world is not contingent on your heritage, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please register below and provide your CV in English. We review applications continuously. All further studio-related information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement.
At Avalanche Studios Group we're always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our passionate team, but please note that relocation assistance is not available for this role.
