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Senior Render Programmer (Multiplayer Action)
1 year ago
A visionary game development studio founded in 2012, Firesprite builds innovative showcase titles for PlayStation platforms as part of the PlayStation Studios family.
Would you enjoy the freedom to create AAA games working from anywhere in the UK, including our Liverpool studio?
We are looking for a Senior Render Programmer to join the early development of a new, AAA, Unreal 5 multiplayer action game. This bold project aims to break new ground in multiplayer, blending gameplay mechanics in new ways and deeply embedding storytelling elements into a unique universe. We’re building an elite, diverse first-party team and this is your opportunity to help shape a future blockbuster!
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing, implementing, and iterating on new and existing render systems.
- Developing features for multiple platforms and different hardware capabilities.
- Analysing different approaches to features to fit performance budgets.
Requirements
- Excellent C++.
- Experience working with the Unreal Engine.
- A broad knowledge of GPU architecture.
- A broad knowledge of contemporary graphics techniques.
- Strong working knowledge of shaders.
- Strong API design / software engineering skills.
- Strong 3D vector maths.
- Awareness of performance and memory footprints of different approaches or techniques.
- CPU and GPU profiling experience.
- An eye for the creative and aesthetic aspects of development.
- At least one years’ experience in a similar role, ideally with at least one shipped title.
Additional or Desired Skills:
- Console development experience would be advantageous.
- Experience with developing tools for artists is a plus.
- Experience with Houdini would be a bonus.
Benefits
- Private Healthcare Plan
- Bonus Scheme
- Enhanced Holiday Allowance
- Pension Plans
- Work From Home
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling
Firesprite is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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