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Experienced Graphics Engineer

Harmonix Music Systems | Cambridge MA 02139 USA | Full Time | Posted: 10/11/2012

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Harmonix is one of the world’s leading independent game development studios. We’re actively creating fun, groundbreaking, interactive experiences. Whether your work is on the existing universes of Rock Band and Dance Central or new worlds we're just beginning to create, it’s an exciting time to be a part of this talented group of developers and gamers. Positions are open for exceptional artists, designers, coders & more. Curious what we’re up to? Want to think big in our Cambridge-based urban hideout? Apply at www.harmonixmusic.com/jobs

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Description:

Harmonix has an immediate opening for an ambitious, passionate and highly experienced Graphics Engineer who will work closely with our world-class artists to bring their work to life on brand new IP and next-generation consoles. With input from team engineers, artists, and designers, the Graphics Engineer will implement cutting edge graphics technology, contributing to our cross-platform engine.

Responsibilities:

• Implement innovative graphics technology and art pipelines, consulting with team engineers and content creators.

• Deliver analysis and optimization solutions for performance bottlenecks.

• Write well architected, robust maintainable code that meets the coding standards of all platforms with an eye towards reusability for multiple games.

Requirements:

• 5+ years industry experience.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• C/C++ proficiency and design skills.

• Strong understanding of 3D graphics principles, techniques, and hardware.

• Experience writing shaders (HLSL/Cg) with a strong understanding of low level shader architecture.

• Creative, focused, results-oriented, self-motivated, resourceful problem solver with excellent debugging and strong communication skills.

Pluses:

• Passionate player of games with an ability to analyze competitive products.

• Designed and implemented (or maintained) a full featured Renderer for a published AAA game.

• Built and implemented own engine.

This job listing originated on Gamasutra.com, the game industry's leader.

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    BS in Computer Science or related field

    Proficiency in C/C++

    Broad knowledge of 3D graphics principles and techniques

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Location Cambridge, MA, 02139, United States
Job Level Senior
Categories Programmer / Engineer, Console / PC Games
Pref Degree Bachelor's Degree
Platforms Playstation 3,Xbox 360,Wii

Location Maptop

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