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2K · 5 days ago

Senior Graphics Engineer - NBA 2K

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$131K/yr - $174K/yr

5+ years exp

Visual Concepts is one of the world’s top game development studios known for its innovative and diverse teams. They are seeking a Senior Graphics Engineer to work on cutting-edge rendering technology, focusing on the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance code and shaders to enhance the visual quality of NBA 2K games.

Developer APIsPublishingSoftwareSportsVideo Games

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Explore and implement new rendering technologies to elevate visual quality

Optimize GPU performance to support smooth, high-fidelity gameplay

Partner with art and design teams to define and enhance the look and feel of the NBA 2K series

Lead improvements in VFX, lighting, and post-processing graphics features

Participate in system-wide upgrade initiatives to keep our rendering tech current

Qualification

C/C++ programmingHLSL proficiency3D math conceptsGPU optimizationVFXLightingAAA title experienceMachine learning techniquesPassion for video gamesCollaboration skills

Required

5+ years of experience in game or graphics development

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience

Advanced proficiency in HLSL or a comparable shading language

Strong grasp of 3D math concepts and applications

Deep understanding of optimization techniques and trade-offs

Demonstrate ability to write efficient, portable, reliable, and readable code

Fluent in English, both written and verbal

Love for video games (not just ours!)

Thoughtful, passionate, and driven

Preferred

Experience shipping a AAA title

Deep expertise in areas such as physically-based rendering, real-time global illumination, post-processing effects, or simulating natural phenomena

Familiarity with applying machine learning techniques to graphics-related challenges

Benefits

Bonus

Equity awards

Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Company

2K

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2K is a development studio that develops and publishes sports-based video games. It is a sub-organization of Take-Two Interactive Software.

Founded in 2005

Novato, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://2k.com

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