Technical Artist, Metaverse_

**Summary:**As a part of that mission, we are pioneering the future of social virtual reality applications, and we need industry leading Technical Artists. Come join small teams creating genuinely new experiences within VR/AR. This is a rare opportunity to use your artistic talent to help define the look and feel of this medium for a vast audience of future participants. Join us in creating the future!**Required Skills:**Technical Artist, Metaverse Responsibilities:1. Partner closely with cross-functional teams to define and develop content in DCCs and proprietary graphics engines2. Design, manage, and maintain content creation and development pipelines collaborating with engineers, artists, and designers3. Lead and drive a team technical artists and cross-functional partners on developing, delivering product workstreams4. Optimize content for run-time performance and instructing artists and designers on asset creation best practices5. Prototype, profile and optimize shaders6. Tackle complex problems, exercising sound judgment and problem-solving skills without the need for direct guidance, in both an independent and cross-functional setting7. Assist in a wide variety of technical and artistic tasks, including those with undefined requirements8. Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment**Minimum Qualifications:**Minimum Qualifications:9. 5+ years experience with Maya Python/PyMEL, C#, C++ API, PySide/PyQt, or Javascript10. 5+ years of experience in game development or film as a Technical Artist or Technical Director11. 5+ years experience working with Unity, Unreal, or a real-time engine12. Experience working with shaders13. In-depth knowledge of Perforce, Git and/or other source control systems14. Content pipeline development experience, with emphasis on building efficient pipelines and tools for content creation and asset tracking, in AAA games, film, and/or big tech companies15. Proven experience to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, artists, and other technical artists16. Experience making tools and automation for one or more packages like Maya, Houdini, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, ZBrush, Marmoset, Photoshop, etc.17. Experience with game optimization techniques and performance analysis**Preferred Qualifications:**Preferred Qualifications:18. Experience building mobile applications, with an emphasis on shipped products19. Experience working with proprietary infrastructure technologies20. Experience leading a team21. MR/VR experience22. Knowledge of Unity Shader Graph**Public Compensation:**$153,000/year to $212,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits**Industry:** Internet**Equal Opportunity:**Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.