Senior Graphics Programmer

Job Description

Programmeur.euse graphique sénior (Mobile) - Senior Graphics Programmer (Mobile) - Beenox

Founded in Quebec City and continuing its growth with a team in Montreal, Beenox has over 20 years of expertise in the game development. As an Activision studio we are leaders in interactive entertainment and involved in the creation of renowned titles.

We are proud to be a major contributor to the popular Call of Duty franchise, crafting content for the Warzone seasons, owning the development of the PC version of Call of Duty, and being involved in the development of Warzone™ Mobile. Throughout our history, we have also contributed to the success of Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Skylanders, Spider-Man and Guitar Hero.

Working at Beenox means being part of a motivated and supportive team where we collaborate to achieve a common goal: crafting memorable gaming experiences for millions of gamers. It's a stimulating and rewarding environment where everyone has a voice and an impact on the projects and the studio. Come join the best team in the industry to work on exciting and creative projects!
Our perks
• Competitive compensation and time-off policy
• Group insurance paid almost entirely by the studio
• Retirement savings with contribution from Beenox
• Professional growth on a technical and/or management level
• Various training courses offered free of charge to employees
...Lots of fun through unforgettable activities and events!

About the role

Your prime objective will be to develop and optimize the rendering pipeline in the game engine for our mobile (iOS and Android) platforms, using such APIs as Vulkan or Metal. You will ensure the stability and performance of our games.

You will work with our Activision studios partners and promote Beenox's graphical programming expertise. Lastly, you will monitor technological advances and participate actively in continuous improvement initiatives with regard to our graphical rendering.

More specifically, as a senior, you will have to:
• Act as a mentor and become a resource person for your colleagues;
• Make your team shine thanks to your expertise;
• Be able to navigate the unknown: you will tackle sophisticated problems and you will find solutions adapted to the needs of the studio and its projects;
• Demonstrate a credible professional maturity, a desire to surpass oneself and show resourcefulness to improve existing technologies.

Responsibilities
• Find the best solutions to issues around graphical rendering in games that are currently being developed for mobile platforms;
• Set up rendering systems in keeping with the industry's standards;
• Develop engine modules and tools for groundbreaking graphical rendering;
• Be the content expert for all graphics-related questions;
• Ensure the quality and performance of developed game features;
• Participate in the knowledge transfer within the team to help its professional growth;
• Collaborate with the different departments so that the production pipelines are efficient.

Requirements
• Confirmed experience in graphics programming;
• Proficiency in C, C++ and in shaders (Metal or HLSL);
• Experience of Vulkan or Metal APIs;
• Knowledge of CPU ARM architecture, Android SDK or iOS SDK;
• Positive demeanour and good adaptability;
• Proficiency in spoken and written English to be able to interact with internal and external partners around the world, present projects or documents and use our shared technology and tools;
• Passionate about video games;
• Perk: Familiarity with DirectX 12 rendering pipeline;
• Perk: Experience in PC and console development.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2mq05-18-191-228-88-42 in your application.