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Expert Rendering Engineer (Remote) - Infinity Ward

Activision
Activision Salary
Santa Monica, CA Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026
Job Title:

Expert Rendering Engineer (Remote) - Infinity Ward

Requisition ID:

R026379

Job Description:

Founded in 2002, Infinity Ward is the original studio behind the Call of Duty® franchise. The titles developed by Infinity Ward have won more than 200 "Game of the Year" awards and 100 "Editor's Choice" awards, among many other industry accolades. Some of our previous titles include: Call of Duty®: Ghosts, Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare and most recently, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare II.

A critically acclaimed studio, Infinity Ward is proud to have one of the most passionate and dedicated development teams in the industry. We love to have as much fun as the games we create, and it shows in our relaxed, yet diligent, workplace environment. We believe that making the best games relies on having the best people, so we like to look after ours. We enjoy having fun with top-notch events that everyone gets involved with.

Infinity Ward is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at https://www.infinityward.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/InfinityWard/, and @InfinityWard on Twitter.

(This position is open to remote work.)

Infinity Ward is seeking a talented and passionate Expert Rendering Engineer to oversee key graphics feature development. The ideal candidate will have functioned as a video game engineer with industry experience in tooling, systems, and graphics. Their primary focus will be on pushing visual fidelity, runtime efficiency, and user productivity related to all facets of graphics feature development, in concert with our world-class artists, to achieve their vision.

Priorities Can Often Change In a Fast-paced Environment Like Ours, So This Role Includes, But Is Not Limited To, The Following Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement cutting-edge visual systems that enhance the Call of Duty player experience.
  • Research new rendering and simulation techniques that push the envelope of AAA game visuals and performance.
  • Collaborate with other engineers and content creators on technical design and feature roll out.
  • Support memory budgeting, performance analysis, and optimization work.
  • Review the work of other engineers and provide mentorship.

Player Profile

Requirements:

  • 12 years of video game graphics or engine development experience.
  • A desire to lead other talented engineers towards broader goals.
  • Contributed significantly to the development of two or more shipped games.
  • Excellent debugging and performance analysis skills.
  • Experience architecting and debugging threaded systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and troubleshooting complex graphical features.
  • Deep knowledge of C programming and best practices for high-performance applications.
  • Experience with mainstream shading languages, such as HLSL.
  • Strong 3D math and algebra skills.
  • Self-motivated, ability to work independently and efficiently under deadlines.

Pluses:

  • Leadership experience
  • Experience contributing code toward a bespoke internal game engine
  • Experience with asset pipeline, and associated runtime memory and rendering technology.
  • Experience with game physics & simulation techniques.
  • Experience with multi-platform development, including PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch.
  • Working in and extending an established code base.

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.

Ready to Activate Your Future?

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

Rewards

We Provide a Suite Of Benefits That Promote Physical, Emotional And Financial Well-being For ‘Every World’ - We’ve Got Our Employees Covered! Subject To Eligibility Requirements, The Company Offers Comprehensive Benefits Including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
  • 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
  • Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
  • Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
  • If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $121,500.00 - $224,880.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

Salary : $121,500 - $224,880

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