directx-12

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a new core technology initiative at Creative Assembly based at our studio in Horsham, West Sussex.

Working with our experienced graphics team, you will have the opportunity to leverage the latest rendering techniques to push forward the look and feel of our games. You will work with the team, bringing a creative mindset to challenge the limits of graphics programming, and make a real contribution to the player experience on a world-leading strategy game franchise.

Key Responsibilities

Working in a varied and challenging and development environment, where communication is key to the success of this role, you will be expected to clearly and confidently communicate issues that may arise and offer solutions to resolve them.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Research and implement new graphics related technologies
• Work on GPU/CPU optimisations and program modules of the game including design, implementation, debugging and documentation
• Collaborate with the Art and Design teams in solving problems and implementing new features

Working with the Lead Programmer and Development Manager you will be helping to define realistic targets and deliverables, ensuring they are achieved. All of this is achieved by keeping to the studios high-quality programming standards and development processes.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience

Essential

• Fluent C++
• Experience with Visual Studio
• Experience with DirectX 11
• Experience with DirectX 12 or Vulkan
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
• Experience working on at least three shipped titles
• Multi-threaded / multi-core development experience

Desirable

• RTS game enthusiast or thorough appreciation of the Total War franchise