Senior Staff Game Specialist

Job Description

Senior Staff Game Specialist (Houdini)

Job Description
In this role, you'll create software that automatically generates 3D environments or objects. Instead of random designs, your software will use real-world 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.
You'll 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.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• 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 fine-tune a game environment-compatible data pipeline.
• Partner closely with leadership to understand the high-level product vision
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience in a fast paced, high growth tech environment.
• Experience with Unreal Engine, Unity, or other similar game engines, including proficiency in developing interactive applications, optimizing performance, and implementing real-time 3D graphics and gameplay features.
• Experience with Houdini, Unreal PCG, and/or Blender procedural generation applications
• Proficient in both C# and Python, 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.
• Team-oriented 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: 155,000-180,000 (Bonus Eligible)

For LA County and City Residents Only: NBCUniversal will consider for employment
qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner
consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance
Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles' County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzx057-18-190-176-201-42 in your application.