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Senior Rendering Engineer

Cloud Chamber
Location
Novato, California, United States
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Core Tech - Cloud Chamber
Salary
$108,900 - $161,160
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
  • 5+ years industry or related experience
  • Experience shipping at least one AAA console and/or PC game
  • Previous experience working in a senior role as a Graphics or Rendering Engineer
  • Strong 3D Math skills
  • Strong C/C++ experience
Nice to have
  • Exposure to third-party tools like Houdini, Substance Painter, and Z-Brush in terms of how they can function in a graphics pipeline
What the job really is

As a Senior Graphics Engineer at Cloud Chamber, you will work closely with a team of game developers to enhance Unreal Engine 5 for the BioShock franchise. Your responsibilities will include modifying shaders, developing rendering technologies, integrating third-party solutions, and optimizing performance for rendering challenges. You will also create tools for content production, debug issues, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating across various disciplines in the development process.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
  • 14 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program
  • Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
  • Paid parental and compassionate leave
  • Wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility despite the #LI-Remote tag
  • The role requires collaboration across various teams, which may involve navigating complex interpersonal dynamics
  • The pay range is broad and may vary significantly based on individual factors
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