Senior Game Specialist Houdini

In this role youll create software that automatically generates 3D environments or objects. Instead of random designs your software will use realworld data such as maps or object details to make these environments look more realistic. The output from your work will be compatible with popular 3D platforms like Unreal and Unity or as standalone 3D models. 

Youll work closely with the Pipeline and AI/ML teams to plan and improve the way this 3D data flows through our production process helping it fit well with game environments. 

• Develop procedural generation techniques and software that are compatible with Unreal Unity and/or raw mesh output fed by semantic data about the real world instead of random numbers. 
• Solve technical challenges to balance visual quality realism and performance in modern game engines on commodity hardware. 
• Contribute to the Pipeline and AI/ML teams design and road mapping process to finetune a game environmentcompatible data pipeline. 
• Partner closely with leadership to understand the highlevel product vision. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Mathematics or a related field 
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience for Senior Game Specialist ideally within a fastpaced highgrowth tech environment demonstrating a proven track record of success and leadership in the gaming industry. 
• Experience with Houdini Unreal Engine Unity or other similar game engines including proficiency in developing interactive applications optimizing performance and implementing realtime 3D graphics and gameplay features. 
• Proficient in C with a solid understanding of their respective ecosystems and the ability to leverage these languages for software development scripting and automation tasks. 

Desired Characteristics: 

• Enthusiasm for automated development processes and systems. 
• Extensive experience with procedural generation tools such as Houdini Unreal Engines PCG (Procedural Content Generation) and/or Blender is highly preferred. 
• Teamoriented and collaborative approach with a demonstrated aptitude enthusiasm and willingness to learn new methods tools practices and skills 

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits including medical dental and vision insurance 401(k) paid leave tuition reimbursement and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $130000 $155000. 

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis. 

Additional Information :

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