Rendering Engineer (Senior to Expert Level)

Melbourne, VIC
Permanent
Full-time

29 days ago

Job Title: Rendering Engineer (Senior to Expert Level)Requisition ID: R025795:Your MissionAs an Expert Graphics Engineer you will be optimizing, enhancing, and developing new rendering systems on top of the foundation of Call of Duty’s AAA engine technology. You will collaborate with passionate graphics engineers across all of Activision’s studios. You will define and shape our graphics technology to keep Call of Duty on the visual cutting-edge.You will be developing the graphics systems for our shipping products as well as improving the workflows of our development team. You will need to be adept in writing efficient and clean C/C++ and shader code. Qualified candidates will need to have a background in graphics engine development and related subsystems. This includes fluency with modern graphics techniques, GPUs, graphics APIs, shaders, multi-threading, memory management, performance, and optimizations.This role is located at Sledgehammer Games’ Melbourne studio.What you bring to the tableThe video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. Therefore, this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

Develop, modify, optimize, and debug rendering engine systems
Deploy, evaluate performance, and test software on all supported platforms
Communicate features and development with production, engineering, design, and art teams
Participate in the performance and code review process
Contribute to the design and roadmap of industry-leading AAA graphics engine technology
Collaboration and co-development with other engineering and art teams
Report to the Lead Graphics Engineer

Player ProfileMinimum Requirements:Experience

Experience developing and optimizing graphics systems
Understanding of computer architecture, GPUs, multithreading, and memory systems
Strong programming background in C/C++
Experience writing shaders (HLSL or equivalent)
Development experience with a current generation platform (console, PC, and/or mobile)
Familiarity with modern graphics APIs (PS4/PS5, D3D12, Vulkan, etc.)
Solid debugging and profiling skills on both the CPU and GPU
Strong background in 3D math

Knowledge & Skills

Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Engineering, or Math related field
Demonstrated ability to write efficient, readable, and reliable code

Key Attributes

Proven ability to collaborate, coordinate, communicate and support other team members
Creative, motivated, focused, passionate, and results-oriented
Passion for games and graphics technology

Bonus Points:Experience

Experience with GPU Compute
Familiarity with physically based rendering/lighting and/or raytracing

Knowledge & Skills

Demonstrated work with modern consoles, profilers, and toolchains

Key Attributes

Background in collaborating and iterating with artists on graphics features

Your PlatformSledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since its founding in 2009, the studio has delivered iconic titles like "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare," "Call of Duty: WWII," and most recently, “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.” We combine cutting-edge technology with creative vision to produce games that resonate with players worldwide. With a focus on creating high-quality multiplayer experiences and captivating single-player campaigns, we continue to shape the future of first-person shooters.Sledgehammer Games is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at or search for Sledgehammer Games on your favorite social media platform. Want to hear what it’s like at the studio directly from current employees? Check out our #LifeatSHG developer profiles:Our WorldAt Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.Ready to Activate Your Future?The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

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