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SkyBox Labs is a game development studio that works on some of the world’s most iconic games. Our projects include working as a co-developer on Halo Infinite, projects in the Minecraft Universe, supporting the development of Magic: The Gathering Arena, supporting development of Fallout 76, and developing unannounced titles including partner projects and internal IP. As one of Vancouver’s fastest-growing game studios, since our inception in 2011, SkyBox Labs has evolved from a group of 8 people developing independent projects to a team of over 200+ engineers, artists, designers, producers, and more.

SkyBox Labs is looking for an experienced Graphics Engineer to lead our Halo Graphics team! In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, design and implementation of graphics features and systems, providing solutions to complex problems and defining the graphics road map for specific project areas in order to achieve our goal of delivering amazing Halo experiences.

Using your strong communication and collaboration skills, you will interact with and manage various key stakeholder groups as well as participate in high level planning with technical directors and project managers. You will also manage a high-performing team of graphics engineers through performance reviews, ongoing mentorship and continuous feedback.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and results-driven leader with an extensive background and interest in building graphics systems and tools for industry-leading AAA games. Come make your mark and help us expand the world of Halo!

Responsibilities

  • Lead the graphics team and define, own and drive the road map on new Halo graphics features and technical milestones

  • Collaborate with various key internal and external stakeholders to design, create, and maintain major graphics systems and features that meet technical, budgeting and scheduling requirements

  • Drive standard software development processes and best practices for requirements, design, implementation, and testing

  • Oversee project dependencies, both internal and external, ensuring contingency plans are in place; recommend solutions and validate plans and timelines

  • Articulate, develop and implement creative solutions to technical problems and technical debt in order to increase efficiency for the project

  • Provide career management to the graphics engineering team through annual performance reviews, ongoing mentorship and feedback, and regular 1-on-1s

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience in the games industry, with extensive C++ programming experience

  • 2+ years' experience in a leadership role driving technical road maps and managing high performing engineering teams

  • Experience shipping multiple game titles on PC and/or console

  • In-depth knowledge of and experience researching, developing and optimizing real-time graphics and rendering systems and tools for AAA games

  • Strong stakeholder management ,communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, influence and motivate others

  • Nice-to-haves:

  • Strong proficiency in and experience working with DirectX12

  • Experience working with external partners

A Culture of Empowerment, Collaboration and Personal Growth

Our studio’s success can be attributed to our culture of empowerment, collaboration and personal growth.

At SkyBox Labs, you can contribute to industry-leading titles, from legendary AAA franchises to independent IP, without compromising on culture. As a rapidly growing independent company, we maintain a ‘small studio’ feel with our flat structure, leading with authenticity, and fostering connection.

We relentlessly support your growth and development. From team building through personal interest groups and clubs to studio-wide knowledge sharing through learning lunches, and more formalized programs like SkyBox U, we support our team every step of the way.

One major thing that we’re proud of is that we’ve been able to grow to the studio that we are today while ultimately cultivating an environment of trust and mutual respect where you can thrive. We value our team members’ diverse backgrounds, hobbies, skills, and interests and we celebrate them! This is demonstrated through our broad spectrum of social clubs: Join our soccer team, fitness group, or one of our many D&D groups - you can even start your own!

Work During COVID-19

In order to keep our employees, candidates and community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of our teams are working from home within Canada, with plans to a return in a hybrid capacity later in 2022. All interviewing, onboarding, and most work will take place remotely for the foreseeable future.

SkyBox Labs is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Learn more about us at http://skyboxlabs.com/

Although we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.