What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphics Programmer - Particle System position at The Forge Interactive, Inc?
About the Company:
The Forge Interactive, Inc. is a real-time graphics think-tank. For over 16 years, we’ve specialized in custom game engines, cutting-edge rendering solutions, and offering expert game engine consulting and programming services within the entertainment industry.
A career at The Forge Interactive means being a part of a tight-knit team and working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you have the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry around the world.
Must be based in San Diego, CA, or willing to relocate.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in real-time rendering and post-processing pipelines.
- Strong understanding of GPU programming and modern graphics architectures.
- BSc or higher in Computer Science or a relevant topic.
- 3 years of experience with Metal, Vulkan, and/or DirectX 12.
- Professional experience creating a rendering engine or in graphics programming.
- Experience writing and optimizing Pixel/Fragment Shaders and Compute Shaders.
- Strong knowledge of image processing, color spaces, HDR rendering, and temporal techniques.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience implementing or optimizing post-processing effects such as Bloom, Depth of Field (DoF), Motion Blur, Screen Space Ambient Occlusion (SSAO), Screen Space Reflections (SSR), Tonemapping, or Color Grading.
- Familiarity with Temporal Anti-Aliasing (TAA), image reconstruction, or upscaling technologies such as FSR, DLSS, or custom solutions.
- Multiple platform experience across a wide range of hardware capabilities.
- Open source contributions.
- Willingness to tackle a challenging technical assignment based on an open-source rendering framework.
- Experience optimizing compute shaders.
What We are Looking For:
- Driven and Impact-Focused: You care about results, delivering quality work that makes a real difference.
- Technical Problem Solvers: You love a good challenge, bringing clarity and precision to complex systems.
- Collaborative and Self-Motivated: You communicate openly, work well with others, and can take ownership when it’s your turn to lead.
- Forward-Thinking: You stay curious, anticipate what’s next, and help push both our tech and our team to new levels.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensation: A market-aligned package that rewards skill and experience.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to support your well-being.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Inclusive of major U.S. holidays and a 3-week winter break at year’s end.
- Engaging Projects: Opportunities to contribute to exciting, cutting-edge game development initiatives.
- Collaborative Culture: A supportive, inclusive environment where every voice matters.
- Team-Building Activities: Monthly team meals and biannual company events to celebrate our shared success.
- Modern Workspace: A beautiful, state-of-the-art office stocked with snacks, coffee, and tea.
The Forge Interactive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits and provide H1-B sponsorship for eligible candidates.