Senior Graphics Engineer

Position Overview

The Senior Graphics Engineer is responsible for building out exciting rendering systems and features in the Bluepoint Engine to bring the team’s vision to life.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers, artists, and programmers to design, implement, and iterate on rendering systems.
• Extend existing rendering systems to provide new or improved functionality to meet the needs of content teams.
• Optimize high and low-level rendering code for console platforms.
• Research new real-time rendering techniques and features.
• Assist where needed.

Requirements

Technology Knowledge

• Required: Strong C++ programming ability.
• Required: Strong knowledge of HLSL/PSSL.
• Desired: DirectX experience.
• Desired: C# experience.

Tool Knowledge

• Required: Visual Studio with strong experience debugging and profiling code.
• Required: Experience with CPU and GPU profiling tools (e.g., Razor, RenderDoc).
• Desired: Experience working with PS4 or PS5 hardware APIs (e.g., AGC/GNM).
• Desired: Maya, Jenkins.

Craft Experience

• Required: Solid understanding of real-time rendering techniques.
• Required: Ability to work within performance and memory constraints.
• Required: Hands-on experience implementing tools or backend systems for AAA games in areas such as: lighting, materials, shadows, raytracing, VFX, water, atmospherics, post-effects, GPU-driven rendering, or backend abstraction & resource management.
• Desired: Experience writing tools for rendering systems (e.g., content cookers/compilers, shader code generators, DCC plugins, visualizers).

Experience

• Degree: B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Years of Experience: 5+ years of rendering programming preferred.
• Required: Strong experience that allows for mentoring and growth opportunities.
• Required: Has shipped at least 1 AAA console game or equivalent experience.

Additional Skills

• Proven ability to manage time, self-organize, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail.
• A growth mindset and a positive outlook.
• The ability to maximize performance out of any CPU or GPU.

Company Information

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Compensation & Benefits

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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program, and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role may also be eligible for a bonus package.

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