Diverse Lynx
Games Software Engineer-Engine Tools and Content Creation
Diverse Lynx, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Design and implement tools and systems for in-engine content creation using Unity and Unreal Engine.
• Work directly with content creators to develop intuitive and powerful workflows for environment art, character setup, VFX, and cinematic tools.
• Develop and maintain high-performance rendering pipelines, with experience in Unity's HDRP and custom Unreal shaders.
• Optimize and extend graphics and engine-level features using OpenGL, DirectX, Metal, and Vulkan.
• Implement and refine advanced graphical techniques such as tessellation, material layering, and lighting.
• Utilize LERP nodes and material blueprints in Unreal Engine to develop dynamic, responsive visual effects and materials.
• Contribute to game engine and toolchain performance optimization and debugging across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to prototype, test, and deploy new gameplay and visual features.
• Maintain clear documentation for systems and tools developed.
Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Game Development, or related field-or equivalent industry experience. • 3+ years of professional experience in game development. • Strong experience with Unity (including HDRP) and Unreal Engine (Blueprints and C++). • Solid understanding of real-time rendering pipelines and shader development. • Familiarity with OpenGL, DirectX, Vulkan, and/or Metal APIs. • Experience building or maintaining tools for artists and designers within a game engine. • Proficient in C++, C#, HLSL/GLSL, and other relevant programming languages. • Working knowledge of tessellation, material editing, and using LERP nodes in Unreal Editor. • Strong debugging and performance optimization skills across CPU/GPU.
Preferred Qualifications • Experience with cross-platform development (PC, consoles, mob ile, XR). • Familiarity with asset pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Perforce, Git). • Prior experience with cinematic or VFX tools in Unity or Unreal. • Passion for games and a strong portfolio or shipped title(s) demonstrating technical skill.
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.
Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Game Development, or related field-or equivalent industry experience. • 3+ years of professional experience in game development. • Strong experience with Unity (including HDRP) and Unreal Engine (Blueprints and C++). • Solid understanding of real-time rendering pipelines and shader development. • Familiarity with OpenGL, DirectX, Vulkan, and/or Metal APIs. • Experience building or maintaining tools for artists and designers within a game engine. • Proficient in C++, C#, HLSL/GLSL, and other relevant programming languages. • Working knowledge of tessellation, material editing, and using LERP nodes in Unreal Editor. • Strong debugging and performance optimization skills across CPU/GPU.
Preferred Qualifications • Experience with cross-platform development (PC, consoles, mob ile, XR). • Familiarity with asset pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Perforce, Git). • Prior experience with cinematic or VFX tools in Unity or Unreal. • Passion for games and a strong portfolio or shipped title(s) demonstrating technical skill.
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.