Senior Graphics Engineer

2 Minutes ago • 5 Years + • Graphics Engineer • $167,000 PA - $250,600 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

PlayStation is seeking a Senior Graphics Engineer to join the Bluepoint Games team. This role is responsible for developing and enhancing rendering systems within the Bluepoint Engine to realize the team's creative vision. Responsibilities include collaborating with designers, artists, and programmers to design, implement, and iterate on rendering systems, extending existing systems for new functionality, optimizing rendering code for console platforms, and researching new real-time rendering techniques. The ideal candidate will have strong C++ programming skills, knowledge of HLSL/PSSL, experience with debugging and profiling tools, and a solid understanding of real-time rendering techniques. Experience with AAA console game development is preferred.
Must have:
  • Strong C++ programming ability
  • Strong knowledge of HLSL/PSSL
  • Visual Studio experience
  • CPU and GPU profiling tool experience
  • Solid understanding of real-time rendering techniques
  • Ability to work within performance constraints
  • Experience implementing AAA game rendering systems
  • Shipped at least 1 AAA console game
  • Strong time management and self-organization
  • Strong communication skills
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Growth mindset and positive outlook
Good to have:
  • DirectX experience
  • C# experience
  • Experience with PS4 or PS5 hardware APIs
  • Maya, Jenkins experience
  • Experience writing tools for rendering systems

Job Details

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Bluepoint Games

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Graphics Engineer position is responsible for building out exciting rendering systems and features in the Bluepoint Engine to bring our team’s vision to life.  

 

This position will be responsible for:

  • Collaborating with designers, artists, and programmers, to design, implement and iterate on rendering systems.

  • Extending existing rendering systems to provide new or improved functionality to meet the needs of content teams.

  • Optimizing high and low-level rendering code for console platforms.

  • Researching new real-time rendering techniques and features.

  • Jumping in to help where needed.

 

What craft expertise you’ll have:

  • Technology Knowledge

    • Required: Strong C++ programming ability.

    • Required: Strong knowledge of HLSL/PSSL.

    • Desired: DirectX experience.

    • Desired: C# experience.

  • Tool Knowledge

    • Required: Visual Studio with strong experience debugging and profiling code.

    • Required: Experience with CPU and GPU profiling tools; Razor, RenderDoc, etc.

    • Desired: Experience working with PS4 or PS5 hardware APIs; AGC/GNM.

    • Desired: Maya, Jenkins.

  • Craft Experience

    • Required: Solid understanding of real-time rendering techniques.

    • Required: Ability to work within performance and memory constraints.

    • Required: Hands-on experience implementing tools or backend systems for AAA games in areas such as; lighting, materials, shadows, raytracing, VFX, water, atmospherics, post-effects, GPU-driven rendering, or backend abstraction & resource management.

    • Desired: Experience writing tools for rendering systems; content cookers/compilers, shader code generators, DCC plugins, visualizers, etc.

 

Other Criteria:

  • Experience

    • Degree: B.S. in computer science or equivalent experience.

    • Years of Experience: 5+ years of rendering programming preferred.

    • Required: Strong experience that allows for mentoring and growth opportunities.

    • Required: Has shipped at least 1 AAA console game or equivalent experience.

  • Additionally, you should possess

    • A proven ability to manage time, self-organize, and meet deadlines.

    • Strong communication skills.

    • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

    • Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail.

    • A growth mindset and a positive outlook.

    • The ability to wring the last drop of performance out of any CPU or GPU.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. 

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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