Expert Rendering Engineer

Expert Rendering Engineer at Infinity Ward

Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward, the original studio behind the Call of Duty® franchise, has won over 200 'Game of the Year' awards. Their titles include Call of Duty®: Ghosts, Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare, and most recently, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare II. Infinity Ward is a critically acclaimed studio, known for its passionate development team and a relaxed, yet diligent, workplace. They prioritize their people, believing that the best games come from the best teams. Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision.

Infinity Ward is seeking a talented and passionate Expert Rendering Engineer to oversee key graphics feature development. The ideal candidate will have functioned as a video game engineer with industry experience in tooling, systems, and graphics. Their primary focus will be on pushing visual fidelity, runtime efficiency, and user productivity related to all facets of graphics feature development, in concert with world-class artists, to achieve their vision. This is a remote role.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cutting-edge visual systems that enhance the Call of Duty player experience.
• Research new rendering and simulation techniques that push the envelope of AAA game visuals and performance.
• Collaborate with other engineers and content creators on technical design and feature roll out.
• Support memory budgeting, performance analysis, and optimization work.
• Review the work of other engineers and provide mentorship.

Player Profile Requirements

• 12+ years of video game graphics or engine development experience.
• A desire to lead other talented engineers towards broader goals.
• Contributed significantly to the development of two or more shipped games.
• Excellent debugging and performance analysis skills.
• Experience architecting and debugging threaded systems.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and troubleshooting complex graphical features.
• Deep knowledge of C++ programming and best practices for high-performance applications.
• Experience with mainstream shading languages, such as HLSL.
• Strong 3D math and algebra skills.
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines.

Pluses

• Leadership experience.
• Experience contributing code toward a bespoke internal game engine.
• Experience with asset pipeline, and associated runtime memory and rendering technology.
• Experience with game physics & simulation techniques.
• Experience with multi-platform development, including PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch.
• Working in and extending an established code base.

Our World at Activision

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment, delivering unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy. Home to beloved franchises like Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, and Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, Activision is a leading worldwide developer, publisher, and distributor of interactive entertainment. The company is committed to advancing gameplay with popular titles and sophisticated technology, fostering an inclusive environment, and creating unforgettable entertainment.

Rewards

Activision provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, subject to eligibility, promoting physical, emotional, and financial well-being. These include medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, and disability insurance. Financial benefits feature a 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, and charitable donation matching. Work-life benefits include paid holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, and mental health & wellbeing programs. Employees also enjoy fitness programs, free and discounted games, and various other voluntary benefits. Relocation assistance may be available if required by the Company.

Key skills/competency

• Rendering Engineering
• Game Development
• C++ Programming
• Graphics Programming
• HLSL
• 3D Math
• Performance Optimization
• Debugging
• Multi-platform Development
• Engine Development