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Firaxis Games is looking to hire an experienced graphics programmer to work alongside the rest of the team in its Baltimore, Maryland office.

May 7, 2014

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Graphics Programmer, Firaxis Games

Location: Baltimore, MD Firaxis Games is seeking a talented and inspired graphics programmer to join its team. RESPONSIBILITIES • Contribute to the visual fidelity and efficient rendering of our cross-platform title. • Extend current graphics-related systems and tools to fit requirements of our game. • Maintain a good knowledge of the engine and tools pipeline to facilitate communication and enable identification of issues pertaining to the production or use of the graphics pipeline. • Clearly communicate updates and concerns to their manager. • Actively maintain skill-set and knowledge base by keeping track of the latest innovations from the industry. QUALIFICATIONS • Strong C++ programming and debugging experience. • Good 3D math skills. • Self-motivated and passionate about computer graphics. • Thorough understanding of basic graphics techniques such as lighting, shadow mapping, light mapping, anti-aliasing, skinning, etc. • Knowledge of industry standard shading languages such as HLSL and Cg. • Capable of conveying a range of complex technical issues to both programmers and other less technical team members. • Understanding of complex relationship between written code and its execution on underlying hardware. • BS in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience. SKILLS • Experience with Unreal Engine 3. • Ability to optimize code (memory/speed) to maximize the capabilities of each platform. • In-depth knowledge of, and ability to improve upon, modern rendering techniques. • Able and motivated to work with other team members. Interested? Get started here. Are you a recruiter looking for talent? Post jobs here.

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