Help maintain a culture of fast iteration and practical problem solving
Design and program low level graphics engine components
Evolve iteratively existing systems into state of the art solutions
Mentor others to make the best use of engine systems and hardware capabilities
Who We Look For
Passion for games and the technology that makes them come to life
Excellent 3D math skills
Deep understanding of modern rendering techniques, graphics hardware and rendering APIs
Strong understanding of game content pipeline and tools
10+ years of professional experience with C++ programming in the game industry
Shipped at least one game title on PC and Consoles as a graphics engineer
Expert C++ and HLSL knowledge and debugging skills
Excellent understanding of PC and console hardware bottlenecks and optimization strategies
Deep understanding of multithreaded programming
Value lean, simple, efficient, well-tested code
Comfortable maintaining existing large codebase for multiple platforms
Team player who works closely with other engineers to make sure our technology provides reliable and fast iteration for our content creators, and a fluid experience for our customers
Preferred:
Experience building AAA engine(s)
Experience with CUDA or similar
Experience with dynamic GI solution and hardware RT
Why Join Us?
Benefits
Just some of the benefits of working with us here at our newly built studio in Irvine, CA.Free daily lunchBeverages, fresh fruit, and snacks401k with employer matchMonthly Cell phone bill reimbursementFinancial wellness sessionsFlexible spending accountTeam building and company outingsParental leave for new parentsCompany paid health insuranceLife and disability insuranceEmployee assistance programWellness trainingTravel insurancePreventive careIf the above sounds like you, or if you'd like to know more about the role, we'd love to hear from you to see if we might be a good fit for each other! Contact us for more information about this exciting opportunity.Location State(s)US-California-IrvineThe expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $116,200.00 to $269,100.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.Your benefits may be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level. Benefits may also be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.Equal Employment Opportunity at TencentAs an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsParental leave
Additional Information
About the Hiring Team
Welcome to Lightspeed LA, the first U.S.-based, AAA game development studio for Tencent Games. Lightspeed LA is focused on building open-world games that emphasize an ambitious living world, sophisticated player-driven gameplay, and mature, thoughtful storytelling. We are developing the first in a series of genre-defining titles.
Why join Lightspeed LA?
For us, it's not only about the exciting, new AAA open world game we're developing but also about team values and studio culture. We foster an open and transparent environment where everyone feels comfortable providing constructive feedback about all aspects of our games.
● We encourage the showing of work that's still in progress.
● We don't attack or question unfinished work, we celebrate its promise.
● We have a No Blame Culture where we blame the problem, not the person.
This is a safe place to fail, and we don't view failure as a negative, but as the natural result of pushing boundaries and trying new things. We create together. We face Challenges Together. We succeed together.
What the Role Entails
LightSpeed LA is seeking for a talented and enthusiastic Senior Graphics Engineer to join our new studio in sunny Irvine California. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for games and enabling content creators to deliver the most polished experience for our players. Join our team of industry veterans and help us build a team and culture of respect that pushes boundaries while having lots of fun.
Tencent · California Irvine