Graphics Programmer - Excellent Opportunity

Job Reference: 13847
Short Skills:
Start Date/Length: Immediate/ Permanent
Salary: Internationally Competitive
Location: Franfurt
Country: Germany
Description:

Graphics Programmer

Our client is an interactive entertainment development company based in Germany, who is dedicated to the creation of high-quality video games for PC and next generation consoles. Currently, they are in need of a Lead AI R&D Programmer to join their studio to assist in producing innovative and exciting games.

Responsibilities:

•Develop, maintain, optimize and test the engine systems to work efficiently with the supported consoles and platforms

•Research and develop new systems as well as maintain and optimize existing systems

•Work to meet the project’s schedule while breaking the process into manageable tasks

•Write clear, maintainable and portable code

•Document source code

•Write technical and software design documents

•Continue to enhance programming, technological and communication skills

•Coordinate with members of R&D and studio projects, including art and production, in order to improve the inhouse engine, meet the project’s objectives and improve projects’ quality and productivity

•Communicate in English. Work well in a team oriented environment.

•Willing to accept and provide guidance and assistance when required, work under pressure and handle multiple tasks

•Take initiative and contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of engine and game production and development

•Demonstrate ownership and responsibility

•Complete tasks in a timely manner and to a consistent high quality standard

•Be directly responsible for adhering to all company policies and procedures

•Safeguard the company’s assets and IPs including source code, art work, tools and technical know-how

•Demonstrate a desire to learn and grow professionally

Requirements:

•4 or more years of professional game or similar programming experience

•Fluent in C++, strong software engineering and debugging skills

•Strong math background

•In-depth Direct3D and graphics algorithms knowledge

•Expert in HLSL/Cg programming and optimization

•Good knowledge of the GPU architecture, optimization techniques and tools

•Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a similar degree or comparable experience

•Good communication skills and ability to work in a team

•Communicate status updates and risks

•Perform any other duties as assigned with accountability and responsibility defined prior to the commencement of these duties

Preferences:

•Master’s degree or higher

•Deep understanding of the latest graphics research and technology

•CUDA, OpenCL, compute shader experience

•Xbox 360 or PS3 programming and optimization experience

•PS3 SPU programming experience

•Larrabee experience

•Low level optimization skills, ability to write memory and cache friendly code

•Multithreading and multi-core experience

•Passionate about making games