SENIOR GRAPHICS ENGINEER

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be self-directed, self-critical and prioritize your own work.

• Design and develop high-quality asset pipeline and engine level code.

• Developing and implementing new rendering techniques and integrating those techniques into the Unreal 4 RHI.

• Design and develop high-quality tools that enable desired workflows for our art team.

• Develop asset pipeline workflows that enable our art team to significantly push the boundaries of what we can accomplish on our target platforms.

• Work closely with the directors to develop strategies for achieving the visual direction.

• Follow adopted design/development methodologies, patterns and toolsets

• Pay attention to usability, maintainability and performance of code

• Work with the Environment and Character team to build and optimize our in-game assets and material library.

• Handle deep dive performance analysis of rendered scenes across all target platforms.

• Gathering engineering deliverable requirements from and with other team members

• Active team player contributing to team success

• Iterate solutions based on broad feedback

• Effective communication and teamwork (treat others how you would expect to be treated)​

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QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years C++ graphics programming experience.

• At least one shipped title that spanned multiple platforms.

• Playstation and/or XBox experience required.

• Strong 3D math skills as they pertain to real-time rendering.

• Good analysis and problem-solving

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, or similar is preferred

 

PLUSES

• A shipped title on Nintendo Switch.

• You are a game expert either from industry experience or playing games yourself

• Experience working in an agile environment where your job responsibilities may change often
   

BENEFITS​

• Small independent studio that is self-funded (no VCs, outside investors, or publishers) 

• Aggressive Profit Sharing program

• Highly collaborative and creative work environment

• Emphasis on work-life balance with 35 hour work weeks and an anti-crunch culture

• Flexible workdays with Core Hours from 10am-3pm

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance available

• High quality of life in Nashville, TN and living in Franklin, TN

• The Nashville area is a growing economic location

• Excellent public school system

 

HOW TO APPLY

• Email: jobs@traega.com

• Include:

  • "Application: Senior Graphics Engineer" in the subject line

  • Resume

  • List of software or titles explaining which pieces you created on each