Programmer

Job Description

Your Platform

Activision Central Tech works to support our development studios and their titles. Comprising 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 US, and in Canada, England, Ireland and Japan.

Most of our teams are composed of both engineering and research talent, allowing us to always have an eye on the future. Our talented 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/.

Your Mission

Activision is seeking a Programmer to join the Activision Central Technology group. This is a unique position that will see you contributing to the low-level rendering engine technology that powers our biggest games alongside some of the most forward-looking technologists in the industry. The work location can be flexible, working from Warrington, Manchester or other parts of the UK.

The role would consist of the following responsibilities:
• Help design and implement new rendering systems.
• Maintain existing systems to perform optimally across all target platforms.
• Deploy seamlessly across console, PC, and mobile technology.
• Support studio engineers and artists to implement cutting edge graphics.
• Diagnose and solve performance and memory related rendering issues.
• Keep up to date with the latest rendering technologies in industry.

Player Profile:
• Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-3+ years of industry experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++, data structures, performance, and multi-threaded techniques.
• Strong debugging skills.
• Good communication skills, ability to work autonomously with geographically distributed engineering teams.
• Capable of working effectively in a large codebase.
• Solid understanding of graphics APIs and shaders.
• Knowledge of modern rendering techniques.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rezw22-3-16-70-101-42 in your application.