Designs, develops, writes, tests, and implements shaders in HLSL and GLSL

Implements and researches advanced lighting techniques both for precomputed and real-time rendering

Works with visual effects artists to research and implement new advanced visual effects methodologies

Works directly with Environment, Character, and Technical Artists to implement new stylized rendering techniques

Implements surface parameterization and texture atlasing for efficient use in real-time rendering

Generally responsible for larger systems with others contributing

Documents and gathers requirements from users for software to be implemented

Documents and trains other engineers and content creators on the use of system for which he has responsibility

Works with other engineers to formulate solutions to problems that either he or they may implement

Identifies and proposes solutions on long-term scale – participates in road-map development

Participates in providing feedback for the work of other Engineers

Establishes domain expertise in two or more specializations 

Strong understanding of visual perception and physics

Experience with Image Processing techniques, including statistical analysis

Prior experience writing code for video games required 

5+ years’ experience

Effective organization, analytical and problem solving skills

Proficiency with 3D graphics techniques and algorithms and their applications in computer simulation and video game software

Understanding of core systems such as memory allocators and file systems

Background in object-oriented design and software engineering methodologies

Industrial experience in programming languages, such as C/C++, C#

Strong math and physics skills

Experience with particle rendering and techniques a plus