[Hiring] Graphics Engineer @Visual Concepts

Role Description

Our talented NBA 2K team is looking for a Graphics Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge rendering technology. In this role, you’ll work on the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance C/C++ code and HLSL shaders, contributing directly to the visual fidelity of our games. If you're a creative problem solver who thrives on pushing the boundaries of real-time graphics and enjoys collaborating in a high-caliber engineering environment, we want to hear from you. This position reports to the Lead Graphics Engineer.

• Explore and implement new rendering technologies to elevate visual quality
• Optimize GPU performance to support smooth, high-fidelity gameplay
• Partner with art and design teams to define and enhance the look and feel of the NBA 2K series
• Work on improvements in VFX, lighting, and post-processing graphics features
• Participate in system-wide upgrade initiatives to keep our rendering tech current

Qualifications

• Most importantly: thoughtful, passionate, and driven
• 3+ years of experience in game or graphics development
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
• Advanced proficiency in HLSL or a comparable shading language
• Strong grasp of 3D math concepts and applications
• Deep understanding of optimization techniques and trade-offs
• Demonstrate ability to write efficient, portable, reliable, and readable code
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Love for video games (not just ours!)

Requirements

• Experience shipping a AAA title (might be nice)
• Deep expertise in areas such as physically-based rendering, real-time global illumination, post-processing effects, or simulating natural phenomena (might be nice)
• Familiarity with applying machine learning techniques to graphics-related challenges (might be nice)

Benefits

• Base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.
• The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
• Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
• If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time.