Senior Rendering/Graphics Engineer-ADG

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.

As a part of 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.

* Investigate, prototype, and implement solutions for high-fidelity rendering in a real-time context. * Extend and create solutions for lighting, VFX, post-processing * Provide deep domain expertise in the area of rendering. * Work with artists to develop and implement their vision. * Plan and manage tasks and schedules effectively. * Collaborate with other engineers to form a highly productive team.

* Excellent 3D math skills (linear algebra, vector math) * Strong graphics background * Strong knowledge of C/C++ programming languages * 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 * Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Scientific discipline. Advanced degree preferred * 7+ years of prior experience of coding in the role of Graphics Engineer * Experience of developing Global Illumination solutions * Experience with GPGPU or Compute shaders on environments * Understanding of software-based renderers (e.g. RenderMan, Arnold, Maxwell, V-Ray, etc) * Experience with DCC tools such as Maya/Max * Experience of subdivision surfaces