Render Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Render Engineer (Gamedev): Developing and maintaining rendering tools and services for animated features, shorts, themed entertainment, and VFX with an accent on advanced graphics research and development, including physically-based path tracing techniques. Focus on optimizing code for single and multi-machine efficiency and working with artists to improve technology in movie creation.

Location: Fully Remote (US)

Salary: USD 155,000 - USD 190,000 yearly

Company

hirify.global Animation produces high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe.

What you will do

• Research and develop tools and services for the studio’s rendering needs.
• Focus on advanced graphics research and development.
• Adapt physically-based path tracing techniques to achieve stylized looks.
• Help build and advance rendering technology, MoonRay.
• Optimize code and algorithms for single (and multi-) machine efficiency and scalability.
• Work with artists to improve the technology in movie creation.

Requirements

• 8+ years of industry experience in a graphics/rendering engineering role.
• 3+ years experience in Monte Carlo raytracing and global illumination.
• Understanding of parallel programming models.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science.
• Familiarity with current MCRT rendering research.
• Experience in core C/C++ software development in rendering, lighting or other graphics-related tools.

Nice to have

• Enthusiasm to work on visual problems, software design, and parallel programming problems related to rendering.
• Experience in GPU and CPU rendering.
• Experience in VFX/animation pipeline.
• Experience in problem-solving and balancing quick turnaround with long-term quality.
• Experience in open-source software development.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote position.
• Company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and other discounts and perks.
• Equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, etc.