RemotevilleRemote Principal Graphics Programmer Job in Nottingham, UK Sumo Digital Ltd
Principal Graphics Programmer Sumo Digital Ltd
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Computer GraphicsDirectxGame TechnologyOpengl ESOpengl Shading LanguageOptimizationProgrammingShaders
Senior (5-8 years) -
NottinghamUK
935+ employees
Gaming
Open for applications
Role
Who you are
- Excellent C/C++ programming skills
- Outstanding mathematics and problem-solving abilities
- Deep understanding of graphics techniques and GPU features
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- A passion for games and cutting-edge game technology
What the job involves
- Collaborate with artists to understand and realize the artistic vision by developing and deploying shaders and materials
- Work closely with cross-discipline teams to communicate and implement cutting-edge graphics techniques, ensuring visual effects are optimized without sacrificing quality
- Conduct high-level performance captures and direct optimization efforts across multiple disciplines
- Make algorithmic changes to enhance GPU performance
- Design and implement high-performance ray tracing features across platforms
- Mentor junior team members to help build their technical expertise
- Research new hardware systems and innovative graphics features to drive project improvements
Application process
- 1st Stage: A conversation with the Studio Technical Director to explore your experience and career aspirations
- 2nd Stage: A technical interview with the Project Technical Director, where we’ll take a deeper dive into your technical expertise and previous experience
Company
Company mission
Founded in 2003, and celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, award-winning Sumo Digital employs over 1,300 people globally in the UK, Europe, India and Canada. Our 17 studios are in Sheffield, Nottingham, Newcastle (Atomhawk and Sumo Newcastle), Brighton (The Chinese Room), Leeds (Red Kite Games), Leamington Spa (Sumo Leamington, Lab42 & Midoki), Warrington in the UK, Pune and Bangalore in India, Wroclaw, Poland and Czech Republic (PixelAnt) and Vancouver, Canada (Atomhawk). Developing successful games across all platforms and genres, Sumo is recognised for its versatility, proprietary technology and creativity across a portfolio of games featuring titles for major publishers including Microsoft, Sony, Sega and 2K. Sumo Digital is part of Sumo Group Ltd.Company benefits
- Annual bonus
- Flexible benefits allowance
- Salary sacrifice pension
- Benefits hub
- Payroll giving
- Employee referral scheme
- Financial/home buying consultations
- Workplace ISA
- Tech loans, car loan and bicycles
- Flexible working
- 21 free choice days holiday (increasing to 22 with service)
- Bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- Duvet day (increasing to 4 with service)
- Christmas shutdown (Christmas Eve to New Year)
- Buy or sell up to a week of annual leave
- Dental insurance
- Income protection
- Life assurance
- BUPA private healthcare
- Leading EAP programs
- Critical illness cover
- Health cash plan
- Gym membership
- Funded flu vaccines/eye tests
- Structured Personal Development tool
- Regular appraisals
- Annual salary reviews
- Udemy learning platform
- 5 learning days per year (1 can be used as volunteer day)
- Sumo Developers Conference attendance
- In-studio perks
- Regular care packages
- Studio days out
- Studio-led social activities
- Sabbaticals (10 years service)
- Annual gaming subscription
Company values
- Founded in 2003, and celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, award-winning Sumo Digital employs over 1,300 people globally in the UK, Europe, India and Canada. Our 17 studios are in Sheffield, Nottingham, Newcastle (Atomhawk and Sumo Newcastle), Brighton (The Chinese Room), Leeds (Red Kite Games), Leamington Spa (Sumo Leamington, Lab42 & Midoki), Warrington in the UK, Pune and Bangalore in India, Wroclaw, Poland and Czech Republic (PixelAnt) and Vancouver, Canada (Atomhawk). Developing successful games across all platforms and genres, Sumo is recognised for its versatility, proprietary technology and creativity across a portfolio of games featuring titles for major publishers including Microsoft, Sony, Sega and 2K. Sumo Digital is part of Sumo Group Ltd.