Tencent America LLC

Tencent America LLC

Senior Graphics Engineer

US-California-Irvine · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$116k-$269kDetected 137 days ago
C++Problem Solving

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role100
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

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Green-card follow-through: 78%

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Files H-1B transfers

22 transfer filings in the last year, covering 34 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

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About the role

  • About the Hiring Team Welcome to Lightspeed LA, the first U.S.-based, AAA game development studio for Tencent Games.
  • This is a safe place to fail, and we don't view failure as a negative, but as the natural result of pushing boundaries and trying new things.
  • What the Role Entails LightSpeed LA is seeking for a talented and enthusiastic Senior Graphics Engineer to join our new studio in sunny Irvine California.

Responsibilities

  • Help maintain a culture of fast iteration and practical problem solving
  • Design and program low level graphics engine components
  • Experience building AAA engine(s)
  • Team building and company outings

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of game content pipeline and tools
  • 10+ years of professional experience with C++ programming in the game industry

Nice to have

  • Experience with CUDA or similar
  • Experience with dynamic GI solution and hardware RT

Compensation

  • The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $116,200.00 to $269,100.00 per year.

Benefits

  • Just some of the benefits of working with us here at our newly built studio in Irvine, CA.
  • Monthly Cell phone bill reimbursement
  • Financial wellness sessions
  • Flexible spending account
  • Parental leave for new parents
  • Company paid health insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Wellness training

Company info

  • Team player who works closely with other engineers to make sure our technology provides reliable and fast iteration for our content creators, and a fluid experience for our customers

This listing is sourced directly from Tencent America LLC's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.