AI Researcher (Rendering)
Tavus$160,000 - $250,000/year
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, Sports SimulationIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of related experience building and delivering high quality render features for games
- Shipped at least two AAA titles, at least one of them on current generation consoles, on Unreal Engine, and as a Lead or Principal Rendering Engineer
- Experience owning and developing core rendering systems, features and asset delivery pipelines
- Experience with Unreal Engine implementing features with little or no divergence
- Strong 3D math skills
- Experienced in PBR shader material creation, GPU and CPU optimization
- Experience with environment, character rendering, advanced lighting techniques, special effects, particle systems
- Strong ability to work with cross disciplinary teams to effectively organize workflows
- Passion for making games
- Has a willingness to share opinions freely, and an openness to hear other opinions to consider what is best for the game
- Local to Vancouver or willing to relocate
Responsibilities
- Senior role as an Individual Contributor and Mentor for Render engineers
- Collaborate closely with TAs, Artists, Designers and Engineers to deliver high performance real-time graphics features suitable for a world-class sports game
- Collaborate with Designers and Artists to develop systems for R&D and prototyping of core tech and visual features for the game
- Own, design and implement full features taking the learnings out of the R&D and prototypes phases with the right balance of visuals, workflows, and performance
- Partner closely with engineering and content teams to build tools, define, develop and maintain workflows and asset pipelines for efficient delivery of art into game
- Responsible for developing, maintaining and optimizing core engine technologies and rendering features for the game
- Champion for visual quality while building and maintaining highly optimized features that meet performance targets in both speed and memory consumption
- Design and direct technical designs for Rendering Systems and Subsystems, Features, Architecture and Tools
- Have and share opinions of the broader game experience
- Manage and contribute to positive morale and a healthy team culture
Skills
rendering
real-time graphics
graphics optimization
R&D
prototyping
asset pipelines
engine technologies
workflows
2K
Develops and publishes interactive video games
About 2K
2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment, focusing primarily on video games for a wide audience that includes casual gamers, hardcore enthusiasts, and professional eSports players. The company collaborates with well-known game development studios like Supermassive Games and Firaxis Games to create popular titles such as "The Quarry" and "TopSpin 2K25." 2K's games are available through digital downloads and physical copies, and they also generate revenue from downloadable content (DLC), in-game purchases, and exclusive content partnerships. This diverse revenue model, along with their strong collaborations, sets 2K apart from competitors in the video game publishing industry. The company's goal is to deliver high-quality, engaging gaming experiences that appeal to a broad range of players.
Novato, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consumer Software, GamingIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Health Care Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA) Including Company Contribution
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401k Retirement Plan
Life and Disability Benefits
Group Legal Plan
Wellbeing Program
Childcare Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Generous Compassionate Leave
Companywide End of Year Break
Risks
Denuvo in NBA 2K25 may cause performance issues, sparking community backlash.
Project Ethos faces challenges in a saturated free-to-play shooter market.
High expectations for FIFA 2K25 could pressure 2K to compete with EA's FIFA series.
Differentiation
2K collaborates with top-tier studios like Supermassive Games and Firaxis Games.
2K's diverse portfolio includes sports, horror, and simulation games.
2K's partnerships with major sports leagues enhance brand visibility and engagement.
Upsides
2K's acquisition of the FIFA license opens new market opportunities.
Project Ethos aligns with successful free-to-play models like Fortnite.
Mobile gaming expansion with NFL 2K Playmakers taps into a growing market.
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