Graphics Lead Programmer

Job Description

About us

Zenly started in 2011 as a small team of passionate designers, engineers, and entrepreneurs gathered around the idea that frictionless location sharing is the next mobile commodity. Our R&D has brought us to release the best location sharing app in the world ;)

And now, Zenly is the mobile application that lets you instantaneously see where your friends are. We believe that making maps more social and personalised is our opportunity to improve the way people live, communicate and share moments together. Our product empowers people to find themselves, enjoy improvised moments and have fun together.

For this role you will be working on a new project, with a dedicated team.

Role

• Design and implement systems and tools for engine, rendering, and technology needs (such as streaming, world editing and rendering, shaders, lighting, particles, and so on)
• Write clear, maintainable, portable, and highly functional code
• Profile and optimize software systems to improve performance
• Mentor, guide, and lead programmers of all experience levels
• Accurately estimate schedules and deliver high quality work products to that schedule

Requirements

• 10+ years game industry programming experience (incl. engine senior/lead level)
• Extensive graphics programming and low level graphics APIs experience (DirectX/OpenGL/equivalent)
• Fluency in C / C++ with multi-threaded programming familiarity
• Solid skills in 3D math
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, experience working with designers, artists and fellow coders
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Self-motivated and energetic team player with a very strong work ethic and cooperative attitude

Bonus

• Experience with maps and geographical data (OpenStreetMap, Vector tiles, GIS)
• Experience with open-world/world-streaming

Profile Type

• Senior / Lead Engine programmer in AAA Video game studio

Perks

Our office in the Bastille area is built on 3 floors around a green atrium. It has a fully equipped kitchen, rest areas, and sound isolation booths. We also put up a climbing wall between 2 floors and a massive trampoline :)

Everyone at Zenly is offered a great package including:

• Competitive salary and stock options
• International phone allowance
• Gym membership allowance
• 100% coverage of your health insurance: for you, your partner, and your family
• 100% reimbursed public transportation card
• Fun: Trips abroad every year with the whole team (Les Gorges du Verdon in 2019, Sicilia in 2018, Majorca in 2017, Marrakesh in 2016)
• Pet-friendly offices
• Yoga classes
• Free drinks and snacks of all kinds (homemade pastry, fruits, etc.)
• Flexible time off policy: 30-35 vacation days per year!
• Handling of relocation/visa procedure
  

Applying

We are more interested in your experiences and projects, past and current, than your résumé. We'd rather hear about these and what you think you'll bring to the team. GitHub and Twitter usernames are also useful to share. All applications should be made in English