Graphics Programmer [Snowdrop] (f/m/d)
Job Summary
Job Description
Ubisoft is seeking an Intermediate Graphics Programmer for their Snowdrop engine, known for its efficiency and flexibility in creating AAA games. The role involves developing and maintaining graphics techniques to achieve the best possible visuals. Responsibilities include bringing console-level graphics quality to new platforms, optimizing existing rendering technology, collaborating with other studios to extend rendering capabilities, and developing scalable rendering systems within defined budgets. This position requires professional experience in graphics programming, knowledge of rendering algorithms, special effects, graphics APIs (D3D11/OpenGL), shading languages (HLSL/GLSL), graphics profiling and debugging tools, and strong C/C++ skills. The candidate should be a team player with self-direction, motivation, and excellent English communication skills. Experience with performance/bandwidth restricted platforms, personal graphics engines, low-level graphics APIs (D3D12/Vulkan), and hardware architecture knowledge are considered a plus.
Must have:
- Professional experience in graphics programming
- Knowledge of rendering algorithms and special effects
- Knowledge of graphics APIs (D3D11/OpenGL)
- Knowledge of shading languages (HLSL/GLSL)
- Ability to use graphics profiling and debugging tools
- Strong C/C++ skills
- Debugging and problem-solving skills
- Team player
- Self-direction and motivation
- Excellent English skills
Good to have:
- Experience with performance/bandwidth restricted platforms
- Experience with own graphics engine
- Knowledge of low-level graphics APIs (D3D12/Vulkan)
- Understanding of hardware architecture
Perks:
- Relocation support (cash allowance, accommodation search assistance, visa assistance for international candidates)
- Ubisoft Blue Byte Academy (training, workshops, development platform, library access)
- Discounted and free games
- Hybrid work model
- Monthly Mobility Budget (for bicycle lease, parking, or public transport)
- Childcare support
- Company Pension Scheme
- Gym subsidy
- 26 days paid vacation per year
- Corporate Benefits web portal
12 skills required
Job Details
The Snowdrop engine is efficient and flexible, enabling relatively small teams to create ambitious AAA games. At the core of the Snowdrop engine, we want to empower the developers. The Snowdrop engine, with its flexible and empowering tools, has helped develop a number of Ubisoft titles such as Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Star Wars Outlaws, The Division and South Park.
As Intermediate Graphics Programmer, your mission will be to develop and maintain graphics techniques within the engine to create the best visuals possible.
The role can be filled in Dusseldorf/Berlin/Mainz.
What you will do:
- Bring console level graphics quality to new platforms
- Optimize existing rendering technology
- Collaborate with other Ubisoft studios to extend the capabilities of our in-house rendering technology
- Develop rendering systems that enhance the visual quality, are scalable and fit into defined budgets
Qualifications
What you bring:
- Professional experience in graphics programming
- Knowledge of a broad range of rendering algorithms, special effects and related technology
- Knowledge of graphics APIs (D3D11/OpenGL) and shading languages (HLSL/GLSL)
- Ability to use graphics profiling and debugging tools
- Strong skills in C/C++
- Debugging and problem-solving skills
- Being a team player by heart
- Self-direction and motivation
- Excellent communication and good English skills
- Experience with platforms where performance/bandwidth restrictions exist is a plus
- Worked on your own graphics engine is a plus
- Knowledge of low-level graphics APIs(D3D12/Vulkan) is a plus
- Understanding of hardware architecture and details is a plus
What to send our way:
- Your CV, highlighting your education, experience and skills
- A cover letter including your earliest starting date, expected salary and why you would like to join us
Additional information
What we offer:
- Relocation support: We offer financial support in form of a cash allowance and assistance with accommodation search and settle-in support via our relocation partner, for international candidates we offer visa assistance
- Ubisoft Blue Byte Academy: We offer multiple opportunities for you to discover your full potential and develop yourself in various areas. Guest speakers from the industry, workshops, and access to our training and development platform as well as to our in-house library
- Discounted and free games: Discount on employee game orders & free Ubisoft games on Ubisoft Connect
- Hybrid work model: Provides the flexibility to combine working from the studio and your home within Germany
- Monthly Mobility Budget: 80€ per month that can be used on bicycle lease, parking spot rental or public transportation ticket
- Up to 350€ childcare support per child per month
- Company Pension Scheme: We offer an attractive company pension scheme
- Gym subsidy: We contribute 50% (up to a maximum amount of 25€) towards the monthly cost of a gym membership of your choice
- 26 days paid vacation per year
- Corporate Benefits web portal: Employee discount program for affiliated retailers, shops, and service providers
Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability, or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our players’ community.
For further information, please check https://duesseldorf.ubisoft.com/en/.
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