Senior Graphics Programmer

Senior Graphics Programmer
We are looking for a talented and experienced Graphics Programmer to join our team and enhance our advanced custom renderer to support the needs of our game projects. We are a technology focused company with an experienced programming team and an modern proprietary game engine aiming to create realistic visuals.

A successful candidate will be a skilled and motivated physics programmer able to write concise, logical, bug-free code that is on the cutting edge of technology in the the space of real-time rendering.

Candidates local to Ontario, Canada are preferred, but this is not a requirement.

NOTE: For the foreseeable future, all positions at Tactic Studios will be performed remotely, working from home. We are flexible to accommodate the unique needs you may have to ensure a productive, healthy work environment under the present circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Implement low level graphics systems from the ground up in a proprietary engine.
• Research academic papers to stay informed on latest trends in advanced real-time rendering.
• Design, implement, and maintain clear, concise, bug-free graphics code.
• Debug, optimize, or modify code to adhere to quality, readability, and reliability standards.
• Review, test, and verify code to ensure correctness, robustness, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with designers and artists to understand and implement graphics systems that are functional, easy to use, and support the needs of our engine.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of graphics engine development experience on shipped products.
• Expert proficiency with C++ and HLSL using a DirectX 12 renderer.
• Deep knowledge of advanced, low-level graphics systems, including lighting, shading, and post processing.
• An eye for visuals and understanding of the technology required to achieve photorealistic real-time rendering.
• Experience writing and debugging code inside a proprietary or commercial C++ 3D game engine such as Unreal Engine.
• Motivated self-starter with exceptional technical ability and exceptional communication skills.
• Passionate about developing high quality video games and engine systems.

Bonus Skills

• Experience writing platform specific graphics code the latest consoles.
• Experience programming in Java.

How to Apply
You will need to provide:

• Resume detailing your experience. (required)
• Cover letter. (preferred)
• References. (preferred)

Send the aforementioned items either by link or as an attachment to jobs@tacticstudios.com, subject "Senior Graphics Programmer".