Principal Rendering/Graphics Engineer - ADG

Lucasfilm

(San Francisco, California)

Full Time

Job Posting Details

About Lucasfilm

Lucasfilm is among the world's leading entertainment service companies, a pioneer in visual effects and sound across multiple mediums, and is home to the legendary Star Wars and Indianna Jones franchise.

Summary

As a Principal Rendering/Graphics Engineer within ADG you will develop new techniques for real-time rendering, deliver tools and technology that empower storytellers, and collaborate with our sister company, Industrial Light & Magic, to leverage existing knowledge and solutions. You will set new bars for what can be achieved with real-time rendering.

Responsibilities

Research, prototype, and implement real-time solutions for high-fidelity real-time rendering
Develop and create solutions for computer lighting, VFX, post-processing
Provide deep domain expertise in the area of rendering
Plan and manage tasks and schedules effectively to meet key milestones
Mentor and Advises/assists junior engineers with maintenance and bug fixing of existing software and/or systems. • Collaborate with other engineers to form a highly productive team
Improve and maintain existing code to increase quality, reliability, and maintainability
Represent ADG in collaborations and joint efforts with internal and external vendors
Maintain deep knowledge and awareness of technical advancements in the area of rendering and other related areas.

Ideal Candidate

* Excellent 3D math skills (linear algebra, vector math)
* 	Strong knowledge of C/C++ programming languages
* 	In-depth knowledge of photorealistic rendering techniques (REYES, Physically Based Ray Tracing, Global Illumination, Computational Geometry, MIS)
* 	Experience with GPGPU / Compute shaders
* 	Deep experience of one or more of industry standard graphics APIs (DirectX, OpenGL, Etc)
* 	Deep experience of shader languages (HLSL/GLSL/Cg) 
* 	Self-motivated individual with excellent problem solving skills
* 	Must be detail oriented and organized, possess strong communication skills, and be able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner.
* 	Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Scientific discipline, advanced degree preferred
* 	10+ years of professional experience in computer graphics and rendering
* 	Experience designing and implementing rendering algorithms, emphasizing photo realistic results
* 	Experience of subdivision surfaces
* 	Experience working with real-time rasterizers

Excellent 3D math skills (linear algebra, vector math)
Strong knowledge of C/C++ programming languages
In-depth knowledge of photorealistic rendering techniques (REYES, Physically Based Ray Tracing, Global Illumination, Computational Geometry, MIS)
Experience with GPGPU / Compute shaders
Deep experience of one or more of industry standard graphics APIs (DirectX, OpenGL, Etc)
Deep experience of shader languages (HLSL/GLSL/Cg)
Self-motivated individual with excellent problem solving skills
Must be detail oriented and organized, possess strong communication skills, and be able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Scientific discipline, advanced degree preferred
10+ years of professional experience in computer graphics and rendering
Experience designing and implementing rendering algorithms, emphasizing photo realistic results
Experience of subdivision surfaces
Experience working with real-time rasterizers