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2K Games seeks the talents of a seasoned graphics programmer to work on researching and implementing graphics tech alongside the team in the company's Novato, CA studio.
May 23, 2014
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Location: Novato, CA 2K Games seeks the talents of a seasoned graphics programmer who enjoys a collaborative and creative work environment and is looking to push the boundaries of cutting edge 3D graphics. Research, develop, implement, and debug high-end and photorealistic graphics techniques applicable to characters and large-scale environments. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Write code that fulfills the functional, graphical and technical requirements of the project. • Provide the Lead Programmer with feedback regarding the time allotted to assigned tasks. • Assist the artists with the creation of cutting edge environments and effects within technical requirements. • Develop and maintain plug-ins and stand-alone applications used in the creation and preprocessing of geometry, textures, etc. • Work with proprietary existing software technology and build new technology in order to fulfill the project’s technical requirements. • Research coding techniques and algorithms in order to keep current on technological developments and advancements in the game industry. • Identify technical and developmental risks/obstacles and generate solutions to overcome identified risks. QUALIFICATIONS: • Required Experience and Skills: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related discipline, or relevant work experience. • Expertise with the C/C++ programming language along with a strong familiarity with OO design principles. • Thorough understanding of 3D math. • Expert knowledge of real time rendering techniques in relation to lighting and visual effects. • Experience with multi processor programming. • Experience writing vertex and pixel shader code. • 5+ years of programming experience on commercial software projects. • Commitment to code quality, documentation and sound testing procedures. • Ability to research, analyze and optimize code to meet performance requirements. • Ability to learn and master new technologies and code. • Ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines. SKILLS: • Experience developing for game consoles (PS3, XBOX 360). • One or more shipped PC or console game titles, FPS or RPG titles. • Experience working on multi-platform software projects. Interested? Get started here. Are you a recruiter looking for talent? Post jobs here.
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