Principal Rendering Programmer
Job Summary
Job Description
Avalanche Studios Group seeks a Principal Rendering Programmer to contribute to their upcoming AAA title, Contraband. This role involves designing, developing, and enhancing high-level and low-level graphics systems within their Avalanche Engine, working across the rendering pipeline for next-gen consoles. Responsibilities include researching cutting-edge graphics techniques, optimizing GPU performance, contributing innovative ideas, identifying and solving technical risks, mentoring other engineers, and writing efficient, memory-friendly code. Experience with modern rendering APIs (DX12, Vulkan), HLSL/Cg shaders, and 3D graphics algorithms is crucial.
Must have:
- Extensive C/C++ programming experience
- Shipped title experience on current-gen consoles
- Knowledge of modern rendering architectures and APIs (DX12, Vulkan)
- HLSL/Cg shader experience
- Strong math skills and 3D graphics algorithm knowledge
- Low-level profiling and optimization skills
7 skills required
Job Details
Avalanche Studios Group is seeking a Senior/Principal Graphics Programmer to join our team to work on our upcoming AAA title Contraband. Contraband is a brand-new IP published by Xbox Game Studios.
As a Senior/Principal Graphics Programmer at Avalanche Studios Group you will work with some of the industry's most talented individuals who are developing our cutting-edge, next-generation, open-world graphics engine. We at Avalanche Studios have a solid reputation for producing great-looking open-world games, and this is a terrific opportunity for the candidate who wants to play an essential part in developing the next incarnation of the engine that will set the bar for the industry.
You will be designing, developing and enhancing both high-level and low-level graphics-related systems within the Avalanche Engine. You will be working across the range of the graphics and rendering pipeline, addressing multiple hardware platforms including next-generation consoles, and applying state-of-the-art computer graphics research to code that works under actual AAA gaming conditions.
What you'll do
- Research techniques and algorithms in order to keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry
- Be on top of GPU performance, do regular profiling and plan for performance improvement.
- Take initiative and contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of engine and game production and development.
- Identify technical and developmental risks/obstacles and generate solutions to overcome identified risks.
- Review the work of other engineers and provide mentorship.
Who you are
- Extensive experience of professional C/C++ programming.
- Prior experience working as a graphics programmer on at least one shipped title on current (or prev)-gen consoles.
- Good knowledge of modern rendering architectures and APIs - (ie.DX12, Vulkan.)
- Solid background in rendering with experience in HLSL/Cg writing shaders.
- Strong math skills with excellent knowledge about 3D graphics algorithms and techniques.
- Low-level profiling and optimization skills, ability to write memory- and cache-friendly code.
- Good communicator in cross-functional teams.
- You should be passionate about keeping up with the latest graphics technology.
Note: Research shows under-represented groups in the industry (especially women) might not apply to a job if they don’t check off every requirement. At Avalanche, we’re more about your drive to learn and interest in tackling challenges than what’s on your resume! So don’t stress if you don’t tick every box— shoot us your application anyway! Diverse opinions and different experiences are what make our teams so great, not itemized lists of qualifications.
The Stockholm location
Our Stockholm office is situated in Södermalm, the beating heart of the city’s game industry. It’s a physical representation of our games – the lush vegetation of Just Cause and theHunter: Call of the Wild meets corroded metal straight out of Mad Max. It has everything you need to make it your creative base camp.
Our values
At Avalanche Studios Group, we create worlds beyond limits. But that’s not exclusive to our games, so we’re committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. All Avalanchers have a shared responsibility to create an open work environment where everyone is treated equally and respectfully. Being part of our world is not contingent on your heritage, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please register below and provide your CV in English. We review applications continuously. All further studio-related information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement.
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About The Company
Avalanche Studios Group is a leading interactive entertainment company, offering a rich portfolio of games from its divisions Avalanche Studios, Expansive Worlds, and Systemic Reaction, including the Just Cause franchise, Rage 2, theHunter: Call of the Wild and Generation Zero.
Avalanche Studios Group is committed to being a truly inclusive and sustainable workplace that creates innovative games through the power of our people’s creativity. All of Avalanche Studios Group games are developed using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast open worlds with endless creative possibilities.
Learn more at www.avalanchestudios.com/
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