Senior Graphics Engineer

Overview

ZeniMax Online Studios is seeking a Senior Graphics Engineer to join our team working on The Elder Scrolls Online. The ideal candidate will be passionate about rendering technology, have excellent problem solving skills, and a desire to work in a creative and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with artists and other engineers to design, research, and implement rendering features
• Find solutions to rendering problems and maintain our current systems
• Help optimize and polish existing graphics features for our in-house engine
• Implement new graphics features to enhance the player experience and modernize our renderer
• Optimize code to improve CPU/GPU utilization and reduce memory footprint

Qualifications

• 5+ years software development experience
• Proficient in C++, graphics engine and shader programming models, and dedicated languages such as HLSL
• Familiarity with global lighting methods, dynamic lighting, shadow rendering and similar concepts
• Excellent 3D math skills
• Passion for graphics programming and staying on top of current techniques
• Ability to write clear, maintainable, portable code
• Self-motivated and energetic team player with a strong work ethic and cooperative attitude
• Solid architecture, software design, and analytical skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong debugging skills

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience in game development in the capacity of a Graphics Engineer
• Knowledge of modern rendering APIs (D3D12, Vulkan)
• Experience developing for multiple platforms (Windows, Xbox Series X|S, PS5)
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Experience with multi-threaded, real-time systems

Salary Range

Senior Graphics Engineer - The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $105,000 - $225,000 per year.

ZeniMax has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets. The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role; the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate's primary work location. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

At ZeniMax certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, such as merit increases and discretionary bonuses. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are not guaranteed. Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with ZeniMax and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation time, paid sick and mental health time, and several paid holidays, among others.

This is position is in a union and represented by the Communication Workers of America.

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do – from recruiting for our studios, publishing and operations to fostering safe and respectful workplaces that encourage collaboration. Our culture is based on principles of respect, inclusion, and fair treatment and we welcome anyone into our family without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.

Our diversity fuels our innovation and inspires us to create game worlds that bring us closer to the global community of players we serve.

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do – from recruiting for our studios, publishing and operations to fostering safe and respectful workplaces that encourage collaboration. Our culture is based on principles of respect, inclusion, and fair treatment and we welcome anyone into our family without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.

Our diversity fuels our innovation and inspires us to create game worlds that bring us closer to the global community of players we serve.