Full-Time Staff Game Specialist (Houdini)

In this role, you’ll create software that automatically generates 3D environments or objects. Your software will use real-world data (maps or object details) to make environments more realistic. Output is compatible with Unreal and Unity, or as standalone models.

Work closely with Pipeline and AI/ML teams to improve 3D data flow for game environments.

Develop procedural generation techniques and software compatible with Unreal, Unity, and/or raw mesh output, using semantic data.

Solve technical challenges to balance visual quality, realism, and performance in modern game engines, on commodity hardware.

Contribute to Pipeline and AI/ML teams’ design and road mapping process to fine-tune data pipelines for game environments.

Partner closely with leadership to understand the high-level product vision.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years relevant industry experience, ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment, demonstrating a proven track record of success and leadership in gaming.
• Experience with Houdini, Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar game engines. Proficient in developing interactive applications, optimizing performance, and implementing real-time 3D graphics and gameplay features.
• Extensive experience with procedural generation tools (Houdini, Unreal Engine's PCG, or Blender).
• Proficient in C++ with a solid understanding of ecosystems and ability to use for software development, scripting, and automation.

Desired Characteristics:

• Enthusiasm for automated development processes and systems
• Team-oriented and collaborative approach, eagerness to learn new methods, tools, practices and skills

Benefits: Company sponsored benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, various discounts)

Salary: $140,000 - $165,000 (bonus eligible)

Application: Ongoing

Interviews: External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at an NBCUniversal location

Diversity and Inclusion: NBCUniversal provides equal employment opportunities.

Accessibility Support: If you require assistance, please email AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com

LA County Residents: Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered

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