VFX Tools Programmer

Job Description

Rockstar New England is seeking a VFX Tools Programmer to work alongside our award-winning Visual Effects Team. The ideal candidate will have experience with AAA game titles, content creation packages (3DS Max, Maya, Houdini), and strong interest and passion for Rockstar Games.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work within the Tools team on several of areas in an established codebase, including our asset pipeline and standalone user-interfaces.
• Primarily would be responsible for the VFX tools and pipeline including our particle editor, VFX exporters, and other content creation tools.
• Implement tasks to specification defined by the Lead Tools programmers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent.
• Games industry experience working on AAA titles desired.
• Experience with the 3dsmax SDK and MaxScript, or Houdini and Python desired.
• Previous experience working with VFX editors and runtime desired.
• Knowledge of current real-time rendering and graphics techniques is a huge plus!

SKILLS

• Strong .Net/C# and WPF skills.
• Strong C/C++ skills.
• Familiarity with at least one asset pipeline.
• Familiarity with at least one digital content creation package, 3ds Max and Houdini would be preferable.
• Experience with at least one scripting language (e.g. Ruby, Python).
• Strong team communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Ability to work within a schedule and deliver effectively to deadlines.