Senior Graphics Engineer

About the Hiring Team: Welcome to LightspeedLA, the first U.S.-based AAA game development studio for Tencent Games. LightspeedLA is focused on building open‑world games that emphasize an ambitious living world, sophisticated player‑driven gameplay, and mature, thoughtful storytelling. We are developing the first in a series of genre‑defining titles. Why join LightspeedLA? We foster an open and transparent environment where everyone feels comfortable providing constructive feedback about all aspects of our games. We encourage the showing of work that’s still in progress. We don’t attack or question unfinished work; we celebrate its promise. We have a No‑Blame Culture: we blame the problem, not the person. This is a safe place to fail, and we don’t view failure as a negative but as the natural result of pushing boundaries and trying new things. We create together, face challenges together, and succeed together. LightSpeedLA is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior Graphics Engineer to join our new studio in sunny Irvine, California. The ideal candidate has a strong passion for games and for enabling content creators to deliver the most polished experience for our players. Responsibilities Help maintain a culture of fast iteration and practical problem‑solving. Design and program low‑level graphics engine components. Evolve existing systems iteratively into state‑of‑the‑art solutions. Mentor others to make the best use of engine systems and hardware capabilities. Qualifications Passion for games and the technology that makes them come to life. Excellent 3D math skills. Deep understanding of modern rendering techniques, graphics hardware, and rendering APIs. Strong understanding of game content pipeline and tools. 10+ years of professional experience with C++ programming in the game industry. Shipped at least one game title on PC and consoles as a graphics engineer. Expert C++ and HLSL knowledge and debugging skills. Excellent understanding of PC and console hardware bottlenecks and optimization strategies. Deep understanding of multithreaded programming. Value lean, simple, efficient, well‑tested code. Comfortable maintaining an existing large codebase for multiple platforms. Team player who works closely with other engineers to provide reliable and fast iteration for our content creators and a fluid experience for our customers. Preferred Experience building AAA engine(s). Experience with CUDA or similar. Experience with dynamic GI solution and hardware RT. Perks and Benefits Free daily lunch. Beverages, fresh fruit, and snacks. 401(k) with employer match. Monthly cell phone bill reimbursement. Financial wellness sessions. Flexible spending account. Team building and company outings. Parental leave for new parents. Company‑paid health insurance. Life and disability insurance. Employee assistance program. Wellness training. Travel insurance. Preventive care. Location: US‑California‑Irvine. Expected base pay range: $116,200.00 to $269,100.00 per year. Actual pay may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Employees may be eligible for sign‑on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. Equal Employment Opportunity: As an equal opportunity employer, Tencent and Lightspeed Studios believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and community. #J-18808-Ljbffr