The Third Floor, Inc. (Los Angeles) - Seeking a Game Engine Developer

The Third Floor Los Angeles is looking for a Game Engine Developer.

The Third Floor was founded to help inspired filmmakers realize their creative visions. By creating highly detailed previsualizations, our animators & artists hold an impactful role in the film-making process. At The Third Floor, we work together on some of Hollywood’s biggest films.

The position will develop tools and workflows for utilizing game engine technology within the Film, TV and VR industries. The Unreal Engine will be the primary development focus, but familiarity with other game engines is desired.

Responsibilities:

● Help develop flexible tools, pipeline and workflow for game engine projects
● Keep up to date on emerging game engine technologies
● Develop tools to improve artist experience between game engine and 3rd Party Software
● Support multiple game engine projects for a variety of delivery platforms
● Ensure assets are efficiently integrated into game engine while preserving artistic integrity and performance
● Provide accurate development time estimates
● Constantly explore, test, and evaluate new optimization and quality improvement techniques
● Collaborate with a team including off site members

Essential:

● Proven high level of C++, Python & Mel experience
● Computer Science or Computer Graphics based degree
● Strong Unreal Engine experience
● Experience with Unity and other Engines a plus
● High Level Game Engine programming experience
● Ability to rapidly familiarize yourself with existing code base
● Experience working on published AAA titles
● Excellent math and/or physics skills
● Understanding of graphics rendering pipeline
● Able to think creatively and resolve technical challenges and limitations
● Experience using version control systems
● Technical proficiency and understanding of game engine shader creation, texturing and lighting
● Rigging experience with Maya and game engines a plus
● Experience with Augmented Reality SDKs a plus
● Understanding of graphics, audio/video, networking, memory handling, script compilers, I/O
● Ability to remain calm and confident in a fast-paced environment
● Ability to work within a team and self-direct under your own initiative
● Excellent communication skills at all levels, both on a technical and creative basis
● Strong time management & organization skills

To apply for the role please visit our recruitment website address at [email protected].