Responsibilities
- Develop innovative technical implementations aligned with concept art and artistic vision.
- Convert art direction into functional rendering code, shaders, and rendering systems.
- Design and implement new tools and optimized pipelines to enhance content creation efficiency.
- Identify and resolve visual defects and performance bottlenecks in rendering systems.
- Collaborate effectively with artists to deliver technically sound and performant visual solutions.
- Stay current with industry advancements and continuously expand technical expertise.
- Provide guidance and support to less experienced engineers through mentorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in the game or software industry.
- Proven track record of shipping at least one AAA title on console or PC platforms.
- Prior experience in a senior-level role focused on graphics or rendering engineering.
- Strong proficiency in 3D mathematics and its application in graphics programming.
- Extensive hands-on experience with C and C++ programming languages.
- In-depth knowledge of modern GPU architectures and low-level graphics APIs on current-generation gaming systems.
- Demonstrated experience using graphics debugging tools and performance profiling software.
- Solid familiarity with Unreal Engine’s current rendering and graphics systems.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with third-party content creation tools such as Houdini, Substance Painter, and Z-Brush, particularly in the context of integrating them into graphics pipelines.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance available for regular full-time employees.
- 14 paid holidays annually.
- Paid vacation ranging from 15 to 25 days per year or access to a discretionary time off program.
- Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year.
- Paid parental and compassionate leave.
- Wellbeing initiatives including mental health and wellness resources.
- Family planning support via Maven.
- Commuter benefits.
- Reimbursement for fitness-related expenses.
- Eligibility to participate in a 401(K) plan and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Compensation
Bonus and/or equity awards may be part of total compensation.
Work Arrangement
On-site
Team
Collaborative environment emphasizing open communication, shared ownership, and continuous improvement across art, design, engineering, animation, and audio disciplines.
What We’ll Do Together
- We uphold high standards, drive progress, and embrace change as a team.
- We collaborate closely across disciplines to achieve creative excellence.
- We remain informed on emerging technologies and proactively solve development challenges.
Who You Are
- A dependable team player who strengthens cross-disciplinary collaboration and fosters a positive, supportive work culture.
- An effective communicator skilled in conveying complex technical concepts clearly and adapting messages for varied audiences, including delivering constructive feedback with empathy.
- A self-driven individual with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Capable of maintaining high performance and attention to detail under pressure and evolving priorities.
- An attentive listener who builds trust across organizational levels, respects diverse viewpoints, and navigates complexity with emotional intelligence.
- Open to feedback and direction, eager to learn, and able to deliver high-quality revisions quickly based on new input.
- A responsible owner of tasks who advances work independently while ensuring precision and organization to meet quality benchmarks.
- Committed to upholding core values and contributing to a respectful, excellence-driven workplace.
Who We Are
- We are dedicated to creating emotionally impactful BioShock games that deliver immersive and memorable experiences.
- Great games emerge from strong collaboration within a culture that empowers teams to do their best work.
- We operate with openness, learn by experimenting, take responsibility, strive for improvement, and deliver exceptional experiences for players.
Other
- Proficiency in French is required for candidates located in Quebec.
- English language proficiency is mandatory for effective collaboration with U.S.-based teams.
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance are available for regular full-time employees.
- 14 paid holidays per year.
- Paid vacation time per year (15 to 25 days) or access to a discretionary time off program.
- Up to 10 paid sick days annually.
- Paid parental and compassionate leave.
- Wellbeing programs supporting mental health and overall wellness.
- Family planning resources through Maven.
- Commuter benefits.
- Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.
- Eligibility for 401(K) and Employee Stock Purchase Program participation.
- Bonus and/or equity compensation may be included in total rewards.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
- 2K Games and its studios use only 2K.com email addresses for official communications with candidates.
