Thomas Rz
@thomasrz
I build game engines, graphics tools, and cross-platform plugins in C++, Python, and C#.
GermanyWhat I'm looking for
I'm contributing to RSX at InstaLOD/RSX, a new game engine positioned as a competitor to Unreal Engine and Unity. I integrate features such as billboards, fix OpenGL issues, and use RenderDoc for debugging.
My work also includes maintaining and extending plugins for Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine, Maya, 3DS Max, VRED, and soon Cinema 4D, using C++, Python, C#, MEL, and MAXScript.
During my Computer Science master's at KIT, I built a Minecraft-style game and a real-time ray tracer with C++ and Vulkan, implementing photorealistic lighting, physically based materials, compute shaders, and path-tracing algorithms.
I've also worked in backend development at CAS Software AG and quality assurance at IONOS. My master's thesis applied SAT solving to pack irregular objects on a grid, while my bachelor's thesis used C#, UWP, Bluetooth, Arduino devices, and data analysis to adapt vibration patterns in real time.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
C++ Developer (Junior)
InstaLOD / RSX
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Contributed to the development of RSX, a new game engine, integrating features like billboards and fixing OpenGL bugs. Expanded responsibilities to include plugin development for InstaLOD/InstaMAT and Polyverse, maintaining plugins for Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine, Maya, 3DS Max, VRED, and Cinema 4D.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Master of Science, Computer Science
2019 - 2023
Activities and societies: Participated in an elective in media art focusing on game development in Unity and 3D modeling/animation with Cinema 4D.
Master of Science in Computer Science. Developed a Minecraft-style game and a real-time ray tracer with path tracing algorithms using C++ and Vulkan.
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2013 - 2019
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
Vocational College Olsberg of the Hochsauerlandkreis
Abitur, General Studies
2012 - 2013
General University Entrance Qualification (Abitur) from the Vocational College Olsberg.
Vocational College Olsberg of the Hochsauerlandkreis
State-Certified Information Technology Assistant, Information Technology
2009 - 2012
State-Certified Information Technology Assistant from the Vocational College Olsberg.
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Location
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