Senior Rendering Programmer

1 Month ago • 8 Years + • Rendering

Job Summary

Job Description

Rocksteady Studios is seeking a Senior Rendering Programmer to contribute to their upcoming unannounced AAA title. Responsibilities encompass developing and optimizing rendering features and systems for high-end PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and next-gen consoles. This involves profiling CPU and GPU performance, collaborating with artists to achieve the art director's vision, improving debug tools, and researching new rendering techniques. The ideal candidate possesses strong C++ skills, extensive graphics programming experience, a deep understanding of modern rendering techniques, and experience optimizing assets for various platforms.
Must have:
  • High-level C++ coding
  • Strong graphics background
  • Knowledge of rendering techniques & 3D math
  • Understanding of current graphics hardware & APIs
  • Game development experience on high-quality projects
Good to have:
  • Unreal Engine 5 experience
  • Familiarity with latest-gen consoles

Job Details

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Rocksteady is looking for a Senior Rendering Programmer to join our
team working on our upcoming unannounced AAA title.

The role involves writing, extending, and optimising the sophisticated
graphics technologies that power our game. You’ll be refining existing
techniques, exploring new ones, and developing tools for more efficient
content creation.

You’ll also work closely with artists & tech artists to support them in
delivering the Art Director’s vision, and together come up with creative
solutions to deliver the highest quality game experience on our target
hardware, including high-end PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and the next
generation of consoles.

Responsibilities

  • Developing rendering features and systems

  • Profiling and optimising on CPU & GPU

  • Guiding artists in content creation and optimisation

  • Improving debug tools and development workflows

  • Researching, prototyping, and implementing new rendering techniques


Requirements

  • A high level of C++ coding and general technical ability

  • A strong graphics background with knowledge of cutting-edge rendering techniques and 3D maths

  • A good understanding of current graphics hardware, APIs and shader programming languages

  • Knowledge of a variety of CPU, GPU and asset optimisation approache

  • Professional game development experience on high quality projects


Bonus Points

  • Experience with Unreal Engine 5

  • Familiarity with the latest generation of consoles

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

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