Senior Rendering Engineer

Archetype Entertainment is a new game studio in Austin, Texas led by industry veterans from BioWare and other AAA studios. Archetype is a division of Wizards of the Coast (Hasbro). We are building a development team with world-class talent to create a new science fiction universe for our first multiplatform roleplaying video game.

Our goal is to create the greatest story-driven roleplaying games in the world.

At Archetype, we believe there will always be a place for story-driven roleplaying games that put the player at the center of an epic personal narrative with impactful choices. We also believe that game studios should empower top developers and challenge them with ambitious projects that are shaped by a strong, clearly communicated creative vision.

We chose Austin because it is a great place to live and work. Austin is the capital of Texas and is a fast-growing city with a vibrant music scene, cosmopolitan culture, a world-class university (the University of Texas at Austin -- “Hook ‘em Horns!”), and scenic rolling hills.

We are seeking a Senior Rendering Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will develop, optimize, tune, and extend core technology for our flagship product. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of low level systems including rendering technology for AAA games who wants to work collaboratively with Artists and other Engineers to build a truly next-gen experience. This role reports to the Lead Foundations Engineer.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, debug, and optimize game features, particularly graphics-related
• Provide guidance to the art department on how best to achieve their goals in the most efficient and effective manner
• Develop art budgets and target metrics with the Lead Foundations Engineer to ensure our game is always running great
• Profile the game and help diagnose and fix rendering-related performance problems
• Mentor other engineers

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years' experience developing one or more AAA titles
• Experience working in Unreal Engine 5, particularly Lumen and Nanite
• A solid understanding of rendering fundamentals
• Initiative to push boundaries and a strong desire to build something outstanding
• Excellent interpersonal skills

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Wizards of the Coast is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.

The base salary range for this position is $149,680.00 to $224,520.00. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match
• Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave
• Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
• Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement
• Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!

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