Senior Graphics Programmer: Digital Extremes

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Senior Graphics Programmer: Digital Extremes

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ABOUT THIS POSITIONDigital Extremes is seeking a Senior Graphics Programmer to join our team. This is a highly self-directed role. We need someone motivated and driven to bring their extensive knowledge and experience to help the team improve all facets of the game.As the Senior Graphics Programmer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a cutting edge 3D graphics rendering system, implementing the latest rendering techniques and pushing the visual boundaries of what we can deliver across all platforms. Our Graphics programmers work closely with our creative, dedicated and diverse development team.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain code in a fast 3D game engine
• Implement cutting-edge technology in 3D graphics to games across platforms.
• Collaborate with designers, artists and other engineers
• Contribute and innovative original ideas toward all aspects of our 3D technology
• Maintain code performance through profiling and optimization
• Provide direction for the code architecture of a next-gen game engine
• Write clear technical design and specification documents
• Encourage an open and free-thinking team atmosphere by accepting and providing direction and feedback to/from other team members
• Participate and engage with the entire production team to stay current on the scope and understanding of the project

REQUIREMENTS

• Expertise in C++
• Must have previous Graphics/Rendering experience
• Able to implement modern rendering algorithms and is familiar with rendering techniques (volumetrics, lighting, shadows, decals, particles, reflections, PBR workflow etc.)
• B.Sc. Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or equivalent game development experience.
• Strong communication skills, work ethic and motivation

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMESFounded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games’ multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, , boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™, Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™. The studio’s most recently announced project is the much anticipated , an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of , achieving this recognition for the last ten years in a row.For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please visit .WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMESOur culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our long-term focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers”. We summon you to join our elite team!The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:

• Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
• Excellent benefits and paid time off
• Matching RRSP or Simple IRA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Virtual access to Dialogue or Magellan, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
• Professional development and career support
• Work-life balance wellness subsidies
• Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
• Employee events and team building exercises

Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.JOIN USDigital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.Please apply for this opportunity directly through our website:

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Location

London, ON

Job date

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 04:26:38 GMT

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