Epic Games · 12 hours ago
Senior Rendering Programmer
Cary, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelEpic Games is a leading company in the gaming industry, known for its innovative technology and collaborative environment. They are seeking a Senior Rendering Programmer to enhance the player experience on the PC platform for Fortnite, focusing on improving rendering systems and performance across various hardware configurations.
Developer PlatformGamingMetaverseSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Analyze and resolve stability and performance problems of Fortnite on a wide range of PC hardware configurations; this includes identifying solutions in such areas as: Solving device-specific CPU and GPU performance and compatibility issues Rendering performance and device compatibility, including the shader pipeline Improving rendering systems and optimizing their stability and performance across various graphics APIs Improvements in low-level systems that interface with platform APIs, i.e. memory allocators (physical and virtual), file systems, input systems
Monitor stability and performance data from Fortnite releases and improve Unreal Engine’s systems and applications in Fortnite-specific use cases
Work with GPU vendors and other partners to resolve technical issues and collaborate on improving underlying technologies, such as graphics drivers for Fortnite and Unreal Engine
Assess performance data across various hardware and improve Unreal Engine’s rendering systems and applications in Fortnite-specific use cases
Collaborate with a variety of other Epic teams, such as Unreal Engine’s Rendering Architecture team, to help them solve complex technical challenges in ways that move the stability and quality of Fortnite and our internal products forward
Qualification
Required
Strong C++ knowledge and multi-threaded programming techniques; ability to code and architect various core engine systems
Real-time rendering experience in the games industry or for the computer graphics industry: knowledge of at least one graphics API (DirectX 12 preferred) and a general understanding of modern graphics API architecture
Experience in profiling and optimizing a large codebase
Demonstrated ability to reason about and debug large, interacting systems from the macro-level to the micro-level
Preferred
Experience with OS-level systems, Windows APIs, and common frameworks is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
A Vision HRA
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
A 401k with competitive match
Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health
Free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents
Unlimited PTO
Sick time
Paid sabbatical
Company
Epic Games
Epic Games is an interactive entertainment company that develops games and offers its game engine technology to other developers.
Founded in 1991
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.86BKey Investors
The Walt Disney CompanySonyDisney Accelerator
2024-06-10Series Unknown
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-02-07Corporate Round· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Randy Gelber
Chief Financial Officer
Tera Randall
Vice President, Communications and Policy
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