Graphics Engineer - Central Tech (Senior to Lead) at Bungie - Hybrid / Bungie-Approved Remote Locations

Do you enjoy empowering creative talent with graphics features, workflows, and tools? Would you like to help design and implement real-time rendering algorithms that further enhance the breathtaking visuals of Destiny, Marathon, and other IPs yet to be announced? Are you willing and able to collaborate directly with artists to gather requirements, obtain feedback, and iterate new systems to a polished sheen?

As a Senior Graphics Engineer at Bungie, you will learn our engine’s capabilities, then help us expand them by building features and pipelines that empower our game teams to craft incredible visual experiences. As part of a diverse company that prizes creativity, technical excellence, and work-life balance, you will work with a fun and inspirational cross-discipline team motivated to create world-class games.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain production-quality C++ and HLSL code
Design, build, extend, document, and maintain graphics systems and associated tools and workflows, with minimal oversight
Collaborate daily with a cross-disciplinary team to build amazing new graphics features and workflows

Additional for Lead:

Translate requirements from multiple customers into solutions that align with technical fundamentals and product goals
Effectively write clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation and email communication, with the ability to summarize complex topics and achieve alignment across multiple teams

REQUIRED SKILLS

Strong knowledge of C++ and HLSL
Proficiency in 3D math, data structures and algorithms
Ability to implement modern rendering algorithms, and familiarity with rendering techniques used in real-time graphics
Comfortable with debugging, profiling, and optimizing C++ and shader code for production and release
Ability to communicate with customers of different technical and non-technical backgrounds to help them navigate technology and achieve their goals, including technical documentation

Additional for Lead:

Experience leading teams developing complex products with significant cross-team dependencies
Experience training and mentoring peer and junior engineers

NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS

Experience with proprietary/custom rendering engines
Experience developing on current generation consoles

Listed below are the two base pay ranges associated with this role at multiple levels. In other locations that Bungie has approved for remote work, this pay range may be adjusted up to +/- 10% and some roles may be classified as non-exempt (hourly).

This range is determined by an array of factors, including training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Additionally, it is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

In the journey to make incredible worlds, Bungie employees don't simply do meaningful work - they receive meaningful support. Competitive salaries and discretionary bonus opportunities are just the start. We offer comprehensive healthcare coverage, generous 401(k) matching, flexible time off policies, paid parental leave, social clubs, and so much more. Check out our benefits page: Benefits - Bungie Careers to see all the perks that come with joining Bungie.

Bellevue Pay Range I

$162,000—$191,000 USD

Bellevue Pay Range II

$200,000—$235,000 USD

Bungie full-time (non-contract) employees in the U.S. also receive:

20 days of accrued time-off in the form of PTO and sabbatical days, depending on the level of the position
10 paid Floating Days annually, prorated in the first year of employment based on start date
10 paid Bungie-observed holidays annually
One hour of Paid Sick Time (PST) for every 30 hours worked

Contract and International FTE employees receive competitive benefits through their relevant contracting agency.

So you don't meet every requirement listed in this job description? Do you think your experience level is not where it needs to be? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification. Bungie is focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. If you're interested in this position but your past experience doesn't line up perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we want you to apply anyway. The right role for you may be right around the corner!

Most Bungie full-time employees will adopt a digital first approach allowing remote work in Bungie approved locations (outside of positions identified as 100% onsite in Bellevue/Seattle, or individuals preferring a hybrid/flex environment). Prospective full-time employees located outside of CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, or WI will need to establish residency in one of the states we are compliant in within 45 days of a start date. Contractors will follow a digital first approach adhering to the location guidelines agreed upon by our third-party employer/vendor and Bungie. Bungie’s remote policy is subject to change at the company’s discretion.

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