Aurelien REY

I've always been fascinated by games engines. They have to be easy to use for the end user while being really powerful under the hood to handle complex needs.

They definitely deserve to be my main interest as they are everything I love about programming combined: low-level programming, optimization, graphics, physics, audio, networking, and more.

Being in love with graphics in video games, the challenge of writing low-level rendering code to enhance them is something I really enjoy .

I like to get to the boudaries of what is doable by the GPU and try to push them further.

Shaders are a powerful way to create stunning visual effects in games but are not limited to this use anymore.

While I love creating complex visual effects, I also enjoy using shaders for non-visual tasks like physics calculations or procedural generation.

The newly introduced shader stages (Compute, Raytracing, Mesh) in modern graphics APIs add a lot of possibilities for the future and I cannot wait to be a part of it.

Performance is crucial in game development. The challenge of reducing CPU and GPU overhead or find alternative ways to achieve the same result with less resources is something I find really rewarding.

I particularly enjoy profiling and optimizing code to ensure smooth gameplay and high frame rates, and I'm not afraid of diving deep into assembly or low-level APIs to achieve the best performance possible.

Games and cinema have continuously pushed the boundaries of realism in their visuals and I find it fascinating to explore how it's done.

From physically based rendering to realistic audio simulations, I love working on systems that mimic real-world behavior and enhance the immersion of the player.

Game engines are all-in-one tools consisting of multiple smaller tools that work together to improve the workflow of the game developers.

I enjoy creating custom tools that help streamline the development process, whether it's a level editor, procedural-generating assets tool, or debugging tool. I believe that good tools can significantly enhance productivity and creativity in game development.

I like to build APIs that are easy to use and understand, while still being powerful enough to handle complex tasks.

A well-designed API can make a huge difference in the development process, allowing developers to focus on creating great games rather than struggling with the tools they use.

Procedural generation, whether it's for textures, models, or entire game worlds, is a fascinating area that combines creativity and algorithmic thinking while providing the player with unique scenes and replayability.

I love the challenge of creating systems that can generate complex and unique content on-the-fly, making each player's experience different and engaging.