At Xbox Game Studios, we are hard at work continuing the great legacy of Age of Empires, our beloved RTS game. We are a passionate group responsible for this amazing franchise and are expanding our team looking for a wonderful colleague that will be responsible for ensuring we are delivering visually stunning experiences.

Wanted! Lead Rendering Software Engineer.

Must have a strong background in AAA computer game graphics and leadership experience with graphics engine programming. We’re looking for someone with strong communication skills and a self-driven approach to work, capable both directing external teams and jumping in and coding when needed. The ideal candidate understands first party development, enjoys collaborating with internal and external partners, and has a track record for delivering high quality software. A qualified applicant must have led graphics engine development, strong 3D math background, and experience with graphics technologies such as D3D. The candidate should also have experience with multiple lighting models, dynamic lights and lighting and modern graphics APIs such as DirectX 12.

Responsibilities

Have a deep understanding of where the future of video game rendering is going and be able to direct our partners to build engines that will be cutting edge not just today, but in the future when our titles come to market.
Work in close partnership with internal and external teams of diverse and talented peers of various disciplines to create visually stunning experiences
Participate in GPU/CPU performance reviews and provide optimization guidance
Participate in cross-group work streams to research and develop new technology and processes.
Collaborate closely with PMs, designers, artists, and central technology teams to prototype and/or implement new product features

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related degree, or equivalent work experience
8+ years professional development experience in C/C++ with an emphasis in computer graphics
Strong understanding of computer graphics principles, techniques, and tools
Experience with some or all of the following: GPU, DirectX, shaders, HLSL, D3D, OpenGL, Vulkan
Passion for games and technology
Hands on experience shipping multiple titles
Strong creative problem solving and algorithm development skills
Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast paced environment
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally
Experience optimizing both GPU and CPU sides of a rendering engine.

Bonus skills:

Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field
Experience working with external partners
Demonstrated experience with modern game engines such as Unity, Unreal, or equivalent
Experience writing performance critical code or SIMD optimizations
Real Time Strategy game development experience

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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Benefits and Perks

Industry leading healthcare
Savings and investments
Giving programs
Educational resources
Maternity and paternity leave
Opportunities to network and connect
Discounts on products and services
Generous time away