Novato, California, United States Remote (Global) Employment $120,000 - $174,300

Visual Concepts is hiring a Graphics Engineer - NBA 2K

About the Role

Develop and optimize rendering features to enhance the visual quality and performance of the game across multiple platforms, working closely with art and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build core rendering systems for real-time graphics
  • Collaborate with artists to implement visual effects and materials
  • Optimize graphics performance on console and PC platforms
  • Debug and resolve rendering issues across different hardware
  • Implement lighting, shading, and post-processing techniques
  • Maintain and improve existing graphics pipelines
  • Profile and analyze frame rate and memory usage
  • Research and prototype new rendering technologies
  • Ensure visual consistency across platforms
  • Support the integration of 3D assets into the engine
  • Work with animation and physics teams on visual synchronization
  • Develop tools for artist-driven content creation
  • Contribute to cross-platform compatibility of visual features
  • Improve asset streaming and level loading performance
  • Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions

Nice to Have

  • Master's degree in computer science or related field
  • Experience shipping AAA game titles
  • Knowledge of Vulkan, Metal, or DirectX 12
  • Experience with animation or physics systems
  • Familiarity with art content creation tools
  • Contributions to open-source graphics projects
  • Experience with virtual reality or augmented reality rendering
  • Published research or presentations in graphics programming
  • Strong understanding of memory and cache optimization
  • Leadership experience in technical projects

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model

Team

Part of a dedicated team focused on next-generation sports game development

About the Game

NBA 2K is a premier basketball simulation featuring realistic gameplay, player models, and broadcast-style presentation. The title is recognized for pushing the boundaries of sports gaming visuals and realism.

What We Value

Technical excellence, collaboration, innovation, and a passion for sports gaming. We prioritize clear communication, ownership of work, and continuous improvement in graphics technology.

Available for qualified candidates

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Visual Concepts
One of the world’s top game development studios, known for shipping over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success, including the NBA 2K franchise.
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Job Details
Department NBA 2K
Category other
Posted 3 hours ago