Senior Graphics Engineer - Treyarch (Los Angeles)

6 Months ago • 5 Years + • Graphics Engineer • $101,000 PA - $186,754 PA

About the job

Job Description

Senior Graphics Engineer with 5+ years experience in video games, strong 3D math skills, fluent in C++ and multi-threaded programming.
Must have:
  • 5+ years experience
  • Strong 3D math
  • Fluent in C++
  • Multi-threaded programming
Good to have:
  • Shipped 2 titles
  • Console/PC graphics APIs
  • Bachelor's in CS
  • Python scripting
Perks:
  • Free lunches/snacks
  • Comprehensive healthcare

Job Title:

Senior Graphics Engineer - Treyarch (Los Angeles)

Requisition ID:

R023240

Job Description:

Treyarch, the studio behind the best-selling Call of Duty: Black Ops franchise, is looking for a Senior Graphics Engineer to join our Core Engine Team to be a key contributor in developing our technology for future titles. As a Senior Graphics Engineer, you will improve the look and performance of our games and enhance the content creators workflow to deliver the visual quality expected from a Treyarch game. A successful Senior Graphics Engineer will also be a team player, and be flexible to the day-to-day needs of the project.

What you’ll do…

  • Be part of the Core Engine / Graphics Team in developing cutting edge rendering technology for our future games
  • Work with other teams to achieve the game’s artistic and performance goals
  • Analyse, improve, optimize, and debug existing graphics and engine technology and tools
  • Research and implement new rendering technology and tools
  • Write and maintain efficient, readable, and reliable code

To succeed you should have…

  • 5 years or more experience in the video games or related industries as a graphics engineer
  • Strong 3D math skills
  • Fluent in modern C++ and multi-threaded programming
  • Strong understanding of low level CPUs/GPUs operations
  • Communicate effectively with non-technical team members
  • Work well in a diverse team environment

We’d love it if you also have...

  • Shipped at least 2 commercial titles – a 60Hz FPS is a plus
  • Experience with Console and PC graphics APIs and tools
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
  • Python or other scripting languages
  • Public speaking experience

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

ABOUT TREYARCH

Founded in 1996, Treyarch is a videogame studio whose purpose is to create awesome games for the world to enjoy. With this purpose in mind, we crafted the award winning Call of Duty: Black Ops series and pioneered the fan favorite Zombies mode.

At Treyarch, we empower the team to be individually driven to innovate on our games, processes, and culture. How we do things is just as important as what we do.

Studio culture and development, we believe it’s a team effort and that collaboration and hearing one another is key. Every day we face the large and small challenges together and every voice matters.

These values guide us in our mission to create moments that matter. Both to the players and to us, the creators. In an era where triumphs and defeats are readily shared, seeing players engage with our creations gives us great pride. Come help us create that next moment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

To learn more about our studio, please visit us at www.treyarch.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/treyarch, and @treyarch on Twitter.

PS, we’ve also got some pretty amazing office perks and benefits, like 20 vacation days and 16 holidays, 10 weeks of family leave, free lunches and snacks at our office, comprehensive healthcare, and more! Check out all the details here for more information: https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!  Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
  • 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
  • Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
  • If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company.  You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $101,000.00 - $186,754.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
View Full Job Description
$101.0K - $186.8K/yr (Outscal est.)
$143.9K/yr avg.
Los Angeles, California, United States

Add your resume

80%

Upload your resume, increase your shortlisting chances by 80%

About The Company

Founded in 1979, Activision continues to disrupt the world of entertainment with its extensive roster of epic blockbuster games -- Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™, Bungie’s Destiny and Call of Duty.®


As the leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products on consoles, mobile and PC, our “press start” is simple: delight players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.


Activision is headquartered in Santa Monica, and publishes globally in markets including U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, mainland China, Hong Kong and the region of Taiwan.


At Activision, we strive to connect and engage our global player community through entertainment. Our success comes from the passionate, talented and diverse team of people behind our world-class franchises. Ensuring Activision is an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive will help us deliver a new era of epic entertainment for our players.

Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden (Hybrid)

Los Angeles, California, United States (On-Site)

Santa Monica, California, United States (On-Site)

San Francisco, California, United States (Hybrid)

Redmond, Washington, United States (On-Site)

Santa Monica, California, United States (On-Site)

London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Guildford, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Guildford, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (On-Site)

View All Jobs

Get notified when new jobs are added by Activision

Similar Jobs

Alp Consulting  - CAA Development

Alp Consulting , India (On-Site)

Egnyte - Software Engineer - C++

Egnyte, Poland (On-Site)

Conduent - Lead C++ Developer

Conduent, India (On-Site)

Intel Corporation - System Software Development Engineer

Intel Corporation, (On-Site)

PlayStation Global - Machine Learning Engineer for Game Technology

PlayStation Global, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Blind Squirrel Games - Senior Graphics Engineer

Blind Squirrel Games, United States (Hybrid)

Sumo Digital - Principal Graphics Programmer

Sumo Digital, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Similar Skill Jobs

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Jobs in Los Angeles, California, United States

Twitch - Trust & Safety Analyst

Twitch, United States (On-Site)

Netflix - Data Visualization Engineer Intern, Summer 2025

Netflix, United States (On-Site)

Google - Staff Software Engineer, Geo

Google, United States (On-Site)

Next Level Business Services - SAP PO Consultant

Next Level Business Services, United States (On-Site)

ByteDance - Software Engineer in Machine Learning Systems

ByteDance, United States (On-Site)

The Walt Disney Company - Lead Machine Learning Engineer, Ad Platforms

The Walt Disney Company, United States (On-Site)

Autodesk - Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A G&A

Autodesk, United States (On-Site)

Netflix - Manager, Innovation & Technology

Netflix, United States (On-Site)

Fluence - Product Manager - Battery Systems

Fluence, United States (Hybrid)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded

Graphics Engineer Jobs

DigitalFish - Software Engineer II, Graphics/Vulkan

DigitalFish, United States (On-Site)

Larian Studios - GRAPHICS PROGRAMMER

Larian Studios, Canada (On-Site)

Rockstar Games - Graphics Programmer

Rockstar Games, United States (On-Site)

Unity - Junior Software Engineer

Unity, Japan (On-Site)

Climax Studios - Graphics Programmer

Climax Studios, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Unity - Senior Graphics Developer

Unity, Canada (On-Site)

Get notifed when new similar jobs are uploaded