What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphics Programmer position at Ember Lab?
At Ember Lab, our goal is to create powerful, transformative experiences that impact people for a lifetime. Having released our debut game, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, in 2021 this journey is just beginning. We’re looking for collaborative team members who share our passion for storytelling and are eager to help us shape the future of Ember Lab.
As a Graphics Programmer, collaborate with the art and engineering teams to implement and optimize real-time rendering solutions, including lighting, shading, post-processing, and special effects.
Description- Develop and maintain graphics systems to support various platforms and ensure optimal performance across different hardware configurations.
- Research and implement state-of-the-art rendering techniques to achieve high-quality visuals and realistic in-game environments.
- Optimize and profile rendering pipelines to achieve smooth frame rates and maximize hardware capabilities.
- Work closely with artists to understand their vision and provide technical solutions to achieve the desired artistic direction.
- Proficiency in C programming language.
- Strong understanding of the render pipeline, rendering techniques, shaders, and graphics hardware architecture.
- Experience with graphics APIs such as DirectX, OpenGL, Vulkan, or Metal.
- Familiarity with modern graphics rendering frameworks and engines. Unreal Engine experience is a plus.
- Solid understanding of linear algebra and geometry as they relate to graphics programming.
- Demonstrated ability to optimize and profile rendering pipelines to achieve high frame rates and performance.
- Onsite or Hybrid preferred.
Range
The standard annual base salary range for this role in the U.S. is $130,000 - $195,000 USD. Actual pay will vary depending on experience, qualifications, performance and location. The base salary range for locations outside of the U.S. will be adjusted according to location.
Salary : $130,000 - $195,000
