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Senior Graphics Optimization Engineer

About us:

At Amber, we're always on the hunt for the most talented individuals in the industry to join our team. We're dedicated to delivering top-notch service to our customers and know that our employees are key to making that happen. We offer attractive compensation packages and plenty of chances to grow with us, and we're always on the lookout for ways to do things better. Our team works together towards common goals and we value each member's contributions to our mission of continuous improvement and innovation.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Graphics Optimization Engineer with a robust background in hardware-specific optimizations and extensive experience with DirectX 11 (DX11). The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in C++ programming and experience with custom game engines. While Unity DOTS experience is advantageous, we prioritize exceptional engineers regardless of their familiarity with Unity DOTS. This role involves working on a project that leverages a custom version of the Unity Engine, primarily written in C++. The engineer will be responsible for optimizing graphics performance and resolving engine-level bugs to enhance our gaming products.

The Quest:

• Implement and optimize graphics rendering techniques to achieve superior performance on various hardware platforms.
• Conduct hardware-specific optimizations to maximize graphics performance and efficiency, ensuring seamless gaming experiences.
• Utilize expertise in DirectX 11 (DX11) to enhance graphical fidelity and performance in our gaming projects.
• Collaborate with other engineers to fix bugs and improve the custom Unity Engine version, primarily written in C++.
• Work closely with artists, designers, and other team members to implement visually stunning and efficient graphics for our games.
• Analyze performance metrics and provide actionable recommendations for optimization to enhance game performance.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in graphics technology and optimization techniques relevant to the gaming industry.
• Contribute to the development of new features and enhancements in the custom game engine to support our gaming products.

The Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in graphics programming and optimization within the gaming industry.
• Strong proficiency in C++ programming.
• Extensive experience with DirectX 11 (DX11) and hardware-specific optimizations.
• Experience with custom game engines is required.
• Familiarity with Unity DOTS is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of the gaming industry.

The Reward:

• Competitive project-based compensation
• Opportunity to work on exciting and diverse projects
• Clear communication and support throughout the project duration.
• Flexibility in project timelines and deadlines.
• Potential for long-term collaboration on future projects.