Job Description
Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of digital visual storytelling? Aether Visuals is seeking a visionary 2D Graphics & Animation Engineer to join our elite creative technology team in San Francisco.
In this role, you will bridge the gap between art and engineering, creating high-performance rendering pipelines and interactive visual experiences that captivate millions of users. You will work on cutting-edge projects ranging from interactive web experiences to award-winning motion graphics engines.
Why Join Us?
- Work with industry-leading creative directors and technical artists.
- Access to top-tier hardware and software development environments.
- Competitive compensation and equity package.
Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of digital media.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize high-performance 2D rendering engines using WebGL, Canvas, and custom shader languages.
- Collaborate closely with the art department to translate creative concepts into efficient code and interactive animations.
- Debug complex rendering issues, optimize memory usage, and ensure smooth 60fps performance across devices.
- Develop physics-based interactions and particle systems for 2D environments.
- Integrate third-party graphics libraries and build reusable rendering components.
- Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers in graphics programming best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 3+ years of experience in 2D graphics programming, WebGL, or similar graphics APIs (OpenGL, DirectX).
- Proficiency in C++, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
- Strong understanding of GLSL, HLSL, or custom shading languages.
- Experience with 2D physics engines (Matter.js, Box2D) or animation libraries (GSAP, Anime.js).
- Demonstrated ability to optimize rendering pipelines for low-latency performance.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.