Senior Graphics Programmer

Overview

id Software is looking for a Senior Graphics Programmer to join our team and work on legendary id games for PC and next-generation console systems. If you are passionate about rendering and want to help define, create and deliver the industries best visuals at 60+hz then this may be the position for you. You must have excellent problem solving skills and a desire to work in a fast paced, creative and team-oriented collaborative environment. It’s a plus if you written one or many rendering back-ends either personally or professionally.

Responsibilities

• Work with our R&D group to bring new technologies to light.
• Find opportunities in developing technology trends that can keep Zenimax titles and services ahead of the curve.
• Work well with other team members and divisions to realize new technologies.
• Accurately estimate schedules and deliver high quality work products to that schedule.
• Work on performance, optimization, and other technology features as required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years game industry programming experience
• Very strong C++ design and coding experience
• Extensive GPU and Shader experience
• Able to work towards group macro goals and not just personal lines of inquiry.
• Able to work with group leadership to advocate for new research opportunities worth team inquiry.
• At least one, preferably multiple, AAA titles shipped as a credited rendering programmer
• Experience with one or more explicit APIs like Vulkan, DirectX12, or Metal
• Extensive experience with a legacy API like OpenGL or DirectX9-11
• Familiarity with global lighting methods, dynamic lighting, shadow rendering and related concepts
• Excellent 3D math skills
• Solid architecture and software design ability
• Passion for graphics programming and staying on top of current techniques
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to write clear, maintainable, portable code that adheres to a well-documented coding standard
• Must be a self-motivated and energetic team player with a very strong work ethic and cooperative attitude
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent demonstrable experience