Graphics Engineer

Summary

Visual Concepts is a game development studio focused on creating acclaimed, technically innovative video games. The Graphics Engineer will design, develop, and maintain high-performance C/C++ code and HLSL shaders while advancing rendering technology, GPU performance, visual effects, lighting, and post-processing for the NBA 2K series.

Responsibilities

• Explore and implement new rendering technologies to elevate visual quality
• Optimize GPU performance to support smooth, high-fidelity gameplay
• Partner with art and design teams to define and enhance the look and feel of the NBA 2K series
• Work on improvements in VFX, lighting, and post-processing graphics features
• Participate in system-wide upgrade initiatives to keep our rendering tech current

Skills

• * Most importantly: thoughtful, passionate, and driven
• * 3+ years of experience in game or graphics development
• * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
• * Advanced proficiency in HLSL or a comparable shading language
• * Strong grasp of 3D math concepts and applications
• * Deep understanding of optimization techniques and trade-offs
• * Demonstrate ability to write efficient, portable, reliable, and readable code
• * Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• * Love for video games (not just ours!)
• * Experience shipping a AAA title
• * Deep expertise in areas such as physically-based rendering, real-time global illumination, post-processing effects, or simulating natural phenomena
• * Familiarity with applying machine learning techniques to graphics-related challenges

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Most importantly: thoughtful, passionate, and driven
• * 3+ years of experience in game or graphics development
• * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
• * Advanced proficiency in HLSL or a comparable shading language
• * Strong grasp of 3D math concepts and applications
• * Deep understanding of optimization techniques and trade-offs
• * Demonstrate ability to write efficient, portable, reliable, and readable code
• * Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• * Love for video games (not just ours!)

Nice to Haves

• * Experience shipping a AAA title
• * Deep expertise in areas such as physically-based rendering, real-time global illumination, post-processing effects, or simulating natural phenomena
• * Familiarity with applying machine learning techniques to graphics-related challenges

Benefits

• This is a fully remote role that may be based anywhere in the United States.
• The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.