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ZeniMax Online Studios ยท 1 day ago

Senior Graphics Engineer

positionHunt Valley, MD
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$105K/yr - $225K/yr
date5+ years exp

ZeniMax Online Studios is seeking a Senior Graphics Engineer to join our team working on The Elder Scrolls Online. The ideal candidate will be passionate about rendering technology and will collaborate with artists and engineers to design and implement rendering features, while optimizing graphics performance for the game.

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Comp. & Benefits
Hiring Manager
Shawn Guiney
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Responsibilities

Collaborate with artists and other engineers to design, research, and implement rendering features
Find solutions to rendering problems and maintain our current systems
Help optimize and polish existing graphics features for our in-house engine
Implement new graphics features to enhance the player experience and modernize our renderer
Optimize code to improve CPU/GPU utilization and reduce memory footprint

Qualification

C++Graphics engine programmingShader programming (HLSL)Dynamic lightingShadow rendering3D math skillsModern rendering APIsMulti-threaded systemsGame development experienceSoftware design skillsDebugging skillsCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

5+ years software development experience
Proficient in C++, graphics engine and shader programming models, and dedicated languages such as HLSL
Familiarity with global lighting methods, dynamic lighting, shadow rendering and similar concepts
Excellent 3D math skills
Passion for graphics programming and staying on top of current techniques
Ability to write clear, maintainable, portable code
Self-motivated and energetic team player with a strong work ethic and cooperative attitude
Solid architecture, software design, and analytical skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong debugging skills

Preferred

Previous experience in game development in the capacity of a Graphics Engineer
Knowledge of modern rendering APIs (D3D12, Vulkan)
Experience developing for multiple platforms (Windows, Xbox Series X|S, PS5)
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Experience with multi-threaded, real-time systems

Benefits

Healthcare benefits
A 401(k) plan and company match
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Wellbeing benefits
Paid vacation time
Paid sick and mental health time
Several paid holidays

Company

ZeniMax Online Studios

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ZeniMax Online create world-class online games. It is a sub-organization of ZeniMax.
dateFounded in 2007
location
Hunt Valley, Maryland, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.zenimaxonline.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Adam Hafez
Project Technical Director - Tools & Pipelines
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