Overview
Rocksteady Studios is an award-winning, critically acclaimed video game developer. Founded in 2004, we are home to the widely celebrated Batman: Arkham series of games. Our philosophy for game development is all about treating people well to create quality entertainment that stands the test of time. We’re a one-project studio that built our success by combining genre-defining gameplay and character-driven cinematic narrative with AAA production values. Born in the heart of London, our multicultural team takes inspiration from the culture and history of our home in one of the most diverse cities in the world.
Rocksteady is looking for an exceptionally talented Lead Rendering Programmer to join our team working on our upcoming unannounced AAA title.
Key Responsibilities
* Work closely with the Engine Code Director, Art Director and other leads to understand and establish their vision and communicate this to the team.
* Support the rendering programmers on your team, through regular one-on-ones, development conversations and performance reviews.
* Be a role-model for your team by emphasizing project and company goals, providing feedback on performance and mentoring.
* Manage the rendering code schedule and bugs to minimise risk and ensure smooth running of the department.
* Oversee, advise and drive the whole rendering team to ensure quality results and efficient working practices.
* Keep up to date with industry trends in rendering to ensure our rendering tech is competitive.
* Work with artists to interpret their creative direction and build rendering code to achieve it.
* Work closely with the Engine Code Director to plan and implement new rendering features.
* Implement rendering features to a high quality.
Technical Requirements
* Excellent 3D maths skills.
* Proficient graphics background with knowledge of cutting-edge rendering techniques.
* Advanced understanding of current graphics hardware, APIs and shader programming languages.
* Strong understanding in C/C++.
* Excellent profiling & optimisation skills, understanding of hardware bottlenecks and ways to overcome them.
* Experience working with latest generation of consoles (PS5 / Xbox Series X/S).
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.
How We Get Things Done
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