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31st Union

Senior Gameplay Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site +1

$108K - $161K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Using C++, Unreal Engine 5, and our in-house utility AI framework, you will make bots that fight, traverse, loot, and team up convincingly enough that players second-guess whether they're facing a ...

31ST UNION

Senior Gameplay Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site +1

$108K - $161K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Using C++, Unreal Engine 5, and our in-house utility AI framework, you will make bots that fight, traverse, loot, and team up convincingly enough that players second-guess whether they're facing a ...

2K

Senior Gameplay Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site +1

$108K - $161K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Using C++, Unreal Engine 5, and our in-house utility AI framework, you will make bots that fight, traverse, loot, and team up convincingly enough that players second-guess whether they're facing a ...

Cosm

Lead Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$180K - $200K/yr

The ideal candidate has significant hands-on experience developing with Unreal Engine, with either a video technology or graphics programming background to complement it. You are solutions oriented ...

Absurd Ventures

Cinematic Technical Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$115K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Implement cinematic sequences in Unreal Engine 5 using Sequencer, including full cinematics, interactive cinematics, and blended in-world moments. * Own the "glue" between mission scripting, player ...

Decisive Point

Software Engineer - Game Development

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$173.40 - $232.93/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a realtime 3D specialist, you will work with Unreal Engine to further develop our simulation capabilities for virtual environments for autonomous vehicles. This role will focus on bridging our ...

Absurd Ventures

Cinematic Technical Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$115K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Implement cinematic sequences in Unreal Engine 5 using Sequencer, including full cinematics, interactive cinematics, and blended in-world moments. * Own the "glue" between mission scripting, player ...

Applied Intuition

Software Engineer - Game Development

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$173.40 - $232.93/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a realtime 3D specialist, you will work with Unreal Engine to further develop our simulation capabilities for virtual environments for autonomous vehicles. This role will focus on bridging our ...

AGBO

Expression of Interest - Technical Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$136K - $163K/yr

Support the implementation, integration, and optimization of assets within Unreal Engine, ensuring adherence to performance and memory budgets. * Develop, refine, and maintain materials, shaders, and ...

Epic Games

Animation Systems Programmer

Larkspur, CA · On-site

$167K - $245K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

In collaboration with the Unreal Engine team, we strive to put our technology and knowledge into the hands of users, empowering developers and content creators with the most powerful suite of real ...

AGBO

Expression of Interest - Technical Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$136K - $163K/yr

Support the implementation, integration, and optimization of assets within Unreal Engine, ensuring adherence to performance and memory budgets. * Develop, refine, and maintain materials, shaders, and ...

Socket.dev

Software Engineer - Game Development

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$173.40 - $232.93/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a realtime 3D specialist, you will work with Unreal Engine to further develop our simulation capabilities for virtual environments for autonomous vehicles. This role will focus on bridging our ...

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3D Pipeline Real Time Graphics Developer

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company

Glendale, CA

$67 - $77/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Yoh has an exciting opportunity for a 3D Pipeline Real Time Graphics Developer to join our global entertainment client. This role will support the development of digital content pipelines, real-time visualization tools, and interactive production technologies used to bring complex entertainment environments and immersive experiences to life. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience working in a visual effects, digital art, animation, gaming, or real-time content pipeline environment. Strong experience with Unreal Engine, Python, Maya or Houdini, and production pipeline development is essential.
Title: Senior Art & Media Pipeline Developer
Location: Glendale, CA — On-site four days per week
Compensation: $67-77/hr, depending on experience
Type: 2 Year Contract (Conversion Potential)
Industry: Entertainment / Themed Entertainment / Immersive Experiences
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain digital content pipeline tools supporting 3D visualization, animation, simulation, and real-time production workflows.
  • Build tools and integrations for applications such as Unreal Engine, Autodesk Maya, Houdini, Substance 3D, and related content creation platforms.
  • Support the creation of real-time digital environments, virtual prototypes, animated mechanical elements, projection systems, and other dynamic entertainment experiences.
  • Develop plugins, scripts, APIs, and workflow automation using Python and C++.
  • Create and maintain package-management and deployment workflows using Rez or similar tools.
  • Troubleshoot, enhance, and support existing software products, internal tools, and proof-of-concept applications.
  • Partner closely with artists, designers, animators, engineers, and technical production teams to gather requirements and improve creative workflows.
  • Translate creative and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable software solutions.
  • Evaluate new APIs, SDKs, software platforms, and emerging technologies for potential use within the production pipeline.
  • Participate in code reviews, technical planning, documentation, testing, and ongoing pipeline support.
  • Contribute to the development of digital-twin, simulation, and game-engine-based visualization environments.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other developers when needed.
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Graphics, or a related technical discipline.
  • Five or more years of professional experience working in a visual effects, animation, digital art, gaming, virtual production, or real-time content pipeline environment.
  • Advanced programming experience with Python.
  • Professional development experience with C++.
  • Strong Unreal Engine development experience, including game logic, plugins, tools, or engine-level development.
  • Experience developing tools or integrations for Autodesk Maya, Houdini, or comparable 3D content creation applications.
  • Experience using Rez or a similar software package-management system.
  • Working knowledge of 3D mathematics, computer graphics, and real-time rendering concepts.
  • Experience with graphics technologies such as OpenGL, DirectX, or similar APIs.
  • Experience supporting Windows-based development and production environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and creative stakeholders.
  • Ability to work on-site in Glendale, California, four days per week.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Maya scripting and API development experience using Python, C++, or the OpenMaya API.
  • Experience with animation systems, character rigging, or procedural content workflows.
  • Experience with Houdini pipeline development or procedural tool creation.
  • Familiarity with Universal Scene Description, or USD.
  • Experience with ShotGrid or another production tracking platform.
  • Experience developing user interfaces with PyQt, Qt, WxPython, CSS, or similar technologies.
  • Familiarity with CAD or building-design applications such as SolidWorks, Revit, Rhino, or equivalent tools.
  • Experience with shader development using GLSL, HLSL, Cg, or similar languages.
  • Experience with virtual reality content or systems development.
  • Familiarity with physics-based simulation platforms or engineering simulation tools.
  • Web development experience using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Django, Ruby on Rails, or comparable frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and integrate new APIs, SDKs, and technical platforms.

Estimated Min Rate: $54.19
Estimated Max Rate: $77.42
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
  • Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
  • MetLife Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan
  • Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
  • Referral Bonus Programs
  • Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.
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Company Description

Yoh delivers expertise, methodology, and momentum to keep work moving forward. From strategy to execution, we deliver bold ideas and big results through consulting, staffing, and enterprise solutions. Nearly a century after our founding, Yoh remains STEM-centered, collaborative, and committed to client success. Yoh is a proud member of the Day & Zimmermann family of companies. Visit us at https://www.yoh.com/