Principal Engineer, Rendering at Activision Publishing Inc in Redmond, Washington

Job Description:

Job Title: Principal Engineer, Rendering

Requisition ID: R023084

Job Description:
Your Mission

Our Central Technology group is looking for a graphics expert to join the team as a Principal Engineer. The Principal Engineer will work with Activision's worldwide studios to improve the visual quality and performance of our titles. The role includes exciting opportunities to be at the forefront of research and development on stellar franchises such as "Call of Duty"!

What you bring to the table

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Investigate new research and development in the field and guide studios on potentially applicable advances


• Implement prototypes of innovative graphics technologies, tools, and workflows


• Work with studios to plan and implement integration of new features and technologies into production engines and pipelines


• Identify key innovations and associated risks sufficiently early to allow adequate time for prototyping, implementation and polish


• Work with first parties to help ensure the best possible performance from their graphics APIs


• Collate, author, and maintain Technical Design Documents


• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance for both ambition and conservatism when developing video games

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• Must possess exceptional expertise (both broad and deep) of real-time graphics


• Ability to effectively disseminate pertinent information across different functional groups within the organization


• Must have shipped at least 3 console/PC titles, preferably AAA


• Extensive experience with real-time graphics APIs and console/PC hardware


• Outstanding ability in optimization, debugging and software architecture


• Proficient in C/C++ and relevant shading languages

Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science, or a related field.


• 7+ years in working on tools or titles for the current generation of consoles or PC

Key Attributes

• Ability to balance multiple tasks and responsibilities


• Passionate about games and have a clear understanding of what elements are needed to create a highly polished title

Your Platform

Activision Central Tech works to support our development studios and their titles. Comprised of seven main teams, we have many specialties including big data, privacy and security, motion capture and animation pipeline technologies, graphics, build and infrastructure for studio development and data centers, optimization, systems programming and online services including matchmaking and networking. Central Tech is distributed globally with offices across the U.S., and in Canada, England, and Ireland.

Most of our teams are comprised of both engineering and research talent, allowing us to always have an eye on the future. Our dedicated engineers help with title development and provide valuable knowledge sharing between studios while our researchers are action-oriented and keep a strong connection with the needs of the game studios.

Central Tech is part of Activision. To learn more about us and our research, please visit us at https://research.activision.com/ .

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We're driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk's™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our "press start" is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We're not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we're forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.

We're in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater - this could be your opportunity to level up.

Ready to Activate Your Future?

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;


• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;


• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;


• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;


• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/ .

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $167,500.00 - $309,876.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.