Your Platform Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since our inception in 2009, the studio has delivered iconic titles like including Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Call of Duty: WWII, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and, most recently, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.As industry leaders in first-person shooter development, our commitment to excellence is reflected in every detail of our games, from highly polished multiplayer experiences to emotionally engaging single-player campaigns. At Sledgehammer Games, we believe in pushing boundaries, redefining the possibilities of interactive storytelling, and setting new standards for visual and gameplay fidelity. Together, we aim to deliver world-class gaming content that continues to set the bar for quality, innovation, and player engagement.We are excited to invite a talented and passionate developer to join our growing team as a Rendering Engineer (Senior to Expert Level) based in our Melbourne, Australia studio. In this role, you will work collaboratively with our talented teams across the globe, including our locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where your skills can make a real impact, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.To learn more about our studio, please visit us at www.sledgehammergames.comYour MissionAs a Rendering Engineer (Senior to Expert Level) you will be optimizing, enhancing, and developing new rendering systems on top of the foundation of Call of Duty’s AAA engine technology. You will collaborate with passionate graphics engineers across all of Activision’s studios. You will define and shape our graphics technology to keep Call of Duty on the visual cutting-edge.You will be developing the graphics systems for our shipping products as well as improving the workflows of our development team. You will need to be adept in writing efficient and clean C/C++ and shader code. Qualified candidates will need to have a background in graphics engine development and related subsystems. This includes fluency with modern graphics techniques, GPUs, graphics APIs, shaders, multi-threading, memory management, performance, and optimizations.What you bring to the tableThe video game 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. Therefore, this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:Develop, modify, optimize, and debug rendering engine systemsDeploy, evaluate performance, and test software on all supported platformsCommunicate features and development with production, engineering, design, and art teamsParticipate in the performance and code review processContribute to the design and roadmap of industry-leading AAA graphics engine technologyCollaboration and co-development with other engineering and art teamsReport to the Lead Render EngineerPlayer ProfileMinimum Requirements:ExperienceExperience developing and optimizing graphics systemsUnderstanding of computer architecture, GPUs, multithreading, and memory systemsStrong programming background in C/C++Experience writing shaders (HLSL or equivalent)Development experience with a current generation platform (console, PC, and/or mobile)Familiarity with modern graphics APIs (PS4/PS5, D3D12, Vulkan, etc.)Solid debugging and profiling skills on both the CPU and GPUStrong background in 3D mathKnowledge & SkillsBachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Engineering, or Math related fieldDemonstrated ability to write efficient, readable, and reliable codeKey AttributesProven ability to collaborate, coordinate, communicate and support other team membersCreative, motivated, focused, passionate, and results-orientedPassion for games and graphics technologyBonus Points:ExperienceExperience with GPU ComputeFamiliarity with physically based rendering/lighting and/or raytracingKnowledge & SkillsDemonstrated work with modern consoles, profilers, and toolchainsKey AttributesBackground in collaborating and iterating with artists on graphics featuresOur WorldAt 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.