Senior Effects Engine Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Effects Engine Engineer to architect high-performance rendering pipelines and intuitive toolchains that unlock creative expression for millions of users. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of multimedia creation by building scalable, cross-platform video technology.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a cross-platform multimedia effects SDK supporting iOS, Android, Web, and desktop.
• Develop tooling to support special effects content creation, testing, and asset lifecycle management.
• Design mobile-side effect asset management systems for optimal storage, loading, and update handling.
• Integrate new visual features like 3D, facial effects, and dynamic shaders with our custom rendering engine.
• Prototype and productionize next-gen effects, including AI-powered and real-time visual capabilities.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in C++ for engine and SDK development.
• Solid experience with Java, Objective-C/Swift, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Proficient in at least one graphics API (OpenGL, Metal, Vulkan, or DirectX) and shader languages (GLSL or HLSL).
• Experience in mobile app development and performance optimization.
• Ability to design scalable graphics architectures and collaborate effectively with design teams.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with on-device AI deployment (e.g., CoreML, QNN).
• Familiarity with DCC tools such as Maya or Substance.
• Experience with automated testing practices and large-scale codebase management.