Lead/Senior Rendering Engineer – Star Wars

We are looking for a Senior or Lead Graphics Engineer to join us at BossAlien, a division of NaturalMotion, in creating Star Wars™: Hunters, a competitive arena combat game for the Nintendo Switch system and mobile devices. Star Wars: Hunters will bring players together to engage in thrilling, team-based, multiplayer battles featuring a diverse array of distinctive new Star Wars characters.

We are seeking a Graphics (Rendering) Engineer with deep graphics programming experience to join our world-class team, and lead our charge in bringing AAA visuals to life on mobile and Switch. We are seeking individuals who proactively contribute solutions themselves and also inspire ideas from others. We have small and agile teams, so you will thrive working in these environments as we grow.

You will have a deep passion for building sophisticated software systems, a devotion to engineering craftsmanship, an unwavering commitment to quality, and the desire to have their work positively impact tens of millions of people worldwide

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with engineering, design, user experience, product and analytics teams to identify needs and work to specifications to implement software solutions.
• Write well crafted, efficient and testable code in C++ and HLSL/GLSL for Vulkan, DirectX, OpenGL and Metal.
• Tackle problems across rendering, optimization, tooling development, and making beautiful visuals run smoothly on a wide range of devices.
• Bring a proven understanding of algorithms, design patterns, debugging and memory/performance optimization.
• Strive for excellence in software craftsmanship, and collaborate with peers to improve software design.
• Grow with the business; stretch yourself and learn new skills and domains.
• Have fun; we’re making games!

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 6+ years proven experience as a console or PC software game developer
• Strong C++ and shader language programming and debugging experience
• Experience working with current graphics algorithms and hardware
• Expertise with debugging a wide range of graphical issues
• 3+ years experience with Unreal Engine or an equivalent proprietary game engine.
• Excellent problem solving and strong interpersonal skills

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• Competitive salary, bonus plan, Zynga RSU’s (Restricted Stock Units), ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• 401K Company Match Contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Family planning support program
• Generous paid maternity/parental leave
• Subsidized Back-up child care
• Discretionary Time Off policy for many employees
• Flexible working hours on many teams
• Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups
• Work with cool people and impact millions of daily players

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!

We will consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.