Epic Games

Epic Games

Senior Rendering Programmer

Vancouver,British Columbia,Canada · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$198k-$290kDetected 26 days ago
C++Unreal EngineAR/VREpicMentoring

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • We're constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

Responsibilities

  • You will work with other engineers and directly contribute to building and improving our Desktop platform support to an industry-leading state.
  • Work with GPU vendors and other partners to resolve technical issues and collaborate on improving underlying technologies, such as graphics drivers for Fortnite and Unreal Engine
  • Collaborate with a variety of other Epic teams, such as Unreal Engine's Rendering Architecture team, to help them solve complex technical challenges in ways that move the stability and quality of Fortnite and our internal products forward
  • You will improve existing features and systems and design new ones to ensure the best player experience across a wide variety of hardware and software configurations.

Requirements

  • ability to code and architect various core engine systems
  • Experience in profiling and optimizing a large codebase
  • Demonstrated ability to reason about and debug large, interacting systems from the macro-level to the micro-level

Nice to have

  • Real-time rendering experience in the games industry or for the computer graphics industry: knowledge of at least one graphics API (DirectX 12 preferred) and a general understanding of modern graphics API architecture
  • Experience with OS-level systems, Windows APIs, and common frameworks is a plus

Skills

  • WHAT MAKES US EPIC?
  • At the core of Epic's success are talented, passionate people.
  • Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment.
  • Unreal-powered projects have been on the bleeding edge of real-time entertainment for over 20 years.

Compensation

  • In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic's generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).
  • British Columbia Base Pay Range
  • The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below.
  • Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale.
  • Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren't limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience.
  • $197,622 - $289,846 CAD

Benefits

  • This role is the perfect opportunity to work on the rendering systems that power Fortnite's visuals.

Company info

  • Epic Games​ ​is a leading interactive entertainment company.
  • For over 30 years we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before.
  • As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.
  • Come be a part of something Epic!
  • Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.
  • Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.
  • Note to Recruitment Agencies:
  • Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement).
  • We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party.
  • Further details on these matters can be found here.
  • Our team of engineering experts are always innovating to improve the tools and technology that empower content developers worldwide.
  • Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design.
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