Render Programmer [Snowdrop]

5 Months ago • 1-2 Years • Rendering • DevOps

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Render Programmer at Ubisoft Bucharest, you will be responsible for implementing, extending, and maintaining the core render systems of the Snowdrop game engine. This role involves working with C++ and shader programming, developing features for multiple platforms and hardware capabilities, and optimizing for performance and memory footprint. You will collaborate with other programmers, artists, and testers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that elevate Snowdrop and its associated titles to a superior visual and performance standard. This is a key role in a dedicated R&D team focused on pushing the boundaries of gaming technology.
Must have:
  • Professional experience with C++ programming
  • Knowledge of various graphics APIs (DirectX 11/12, OpenGL, Vulkan) and associated shader languages
  • Experience with performance-critical programming
  • Thorough knowledge of 3D mathematics, rendering algorithms, and data structures
  • Ability to accurately predict task duration and understand dependencies
  • Experience with general purpose computations on GPUs
  • Awareness of new developments in APIs and hardware
Good to have:
  • Keen to participate in the development of junior team members
  • Effective communication with both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Self-motivation and dedication to quality
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Creativity and problem-solving skills to overcome technical limitations
Perks:
  • Meal tickets
  • Studio offered free days
  • WorldClass subscription
  • Access to private medical system
  • Life insurance
  • Financial support for life events
  • Study leave
  • Christmas/Easter celebrations
  • Video games and consoles to borrow
  • Access to Ubisoft games
  • Annual development opportunities
  • Wellbeing program
  • Hybrid work
  • Bookster
  • Free fruits and coffee
  • On-site cafeteria
  • Ubisoft bikes
  • Parking spaces
  • Opportunities for international mobility

Job Details

Company Description

At Ubisoft Bucharest, we create games that reach millions of people worldwide. We’re working with top global Ubisoft studios on projects that shape the entertainment industry. From Assassin’s Creed and Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, to Watch Dogs, Just Dance and many others – join us in creating the next big titles in gaming.

    Job Description

    Snowdrop is a powerful game engine that enables Ubisoft content creators to set their creative minds free. Fast and flexible, Snowdrop gives developers innovative tools designed from the ground up for creating the unknown.

    Snowdrop provides the perfect canvas for game developers to paint the games of the future.

    Working in our render team, your primary focus will be on implementing, extending, and maintaining the various core render systems of our in-house engine Snowdrop™. As a render programmer you will be part of a very committed R&D team working with multiple hardware platforms. You will be expected to work in collaboration with other programmers, artists and testers to craft high quality, scalable solutions that bring Snowdrop and its various titles to an even higher visual and performant standard.

     

    Your main mission

    • Design, implement, and iterate on new and existing render systems
    • Work with C++ and shader programming
    • Develop features for multiple platforms and different hardware capabilities
    • Be aware of performance and memory footprints of different approaches or techniques
    • Debug GPU and rendering issues
    • Communicate with the teams that use the technology in order to understand their requirements and to define the implementation and improvement needs

    Qualifications

    The professional value you bring

    • Professional experience with C++ programming
    • Knowledge of various graphics APls (DirectX 11/12, OpenGL, Vulkan) and associated shader languages
    • Experience with performance critical programming
    • Thorough knowledge of 3D mathematics, rendering algorithms, and data structures
    • Ability to accurately predict task duration and understand dependencies
    • Experience with general purpose computations on GPUs
    • Have awareness of new developments in APls and hardware

     

    The personal value you bring

    • Keen to participate in the development of the junior members of our team
    • Used to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical parties
    • You are self-motivated and value quality in everything you do and have a good attention to detail
    • You are creative and delight in overcoming technical limitations and solving difficult problems
    • Fluent in English

    Additional Information

    What do we offer benefits wise?  

    • Meal tickets with the value of 30 RON/day
    • Studio offered free days, confirmed on an annual basis for different events
    • WorldClass subscription
    • Access to private medical system and special subscription rates for family members
    • Life insurance
    • Specific financial support for different events in your life
    • Study leave
    • Christmas/ Easter celebration with a special gift
    • Partners’ discounts
    • Video games and consoles to borrow
    • Access to Ubisoft games via own Uplay account
    • Annual development opportunities and access to multiple career paths and technical certifications
    • Access to specialized training and books on various related skills
    • Opportunities for international mobility and assignments
    • Wellbeing program (including physical fitness, mental health, financial education and internal communities)
    • Hybrid work (from home/ from office)
    • Bookster (borrow books for free, delivered at home or in the office)
    • Free fruits and coffee in the office
    • On-site cafeteria with special discounts
    • Ubisoft bikes, free rental
    • Parking spaces for cars, bikes, motorbikes

     

    About us 

    Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

    Find us on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn, see how we do things, how we like to have fun and join us! 

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    About The Company

    Ubisoft’s 21,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences.


    Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. 


    Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. 


    If you are excited about solving game changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us Create the unknown.

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