Game Programmer

Primary Job Functions

• Work in cooperation with other Game Programmers, technology programmers, artists, animators and level designers to design, implement, polish, debug and optimize high quality gameplay features and systems
• Quickly prototype gameplay experiences as requested by Senior or Lead Game Designers
• Take ownership (in collaboration with the team) to ensure that features and systems implemented are presented at quality within the game experience
• With the Lead Game Programmer, determine tasks to implement features and systems, and accurately determine associated timelines
• Meet project deadlines and milestones as determined by Lead Game Programmer
• Implement features in C/C++ that are CPU and memory efficient
• Demonstrate and apply strong problem-solving and debugging skills in C++
• Write clean, professional, and maintainable code
• Toubleshoot complex problems as they arise, construct solutions to unforeseen design problems in a timely manner
• Proactively problem-solve performance and stability issues when necessary
• Learn and master proprietary tools and technology
• Use, debug, and modify the tools pipeline, as necessary

Requirements

• 2-5 years of relevant programming experience, with demonstrated understanding of software engineering practices and proven coding skills
• 2-5 years of relevant programming experience, with demonstrated understanding of software engineering practices and proven coding skills
• Game knowledge and passion and an understanding of the design principles behind games
• Expertise and passion in one or more of the following areas: 
  
  • AI
  • User Interfaces
  • General Gameplay
• Able to work independently and learn new skills, self-motivated, able to handle sub-projects with moderate supervision
• Ability to work well in a fluid, changing environment as creative challenges evolve
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, demonstrates initiative, and a powerful creative drive
• Good communication skills, able to work well under pressure
• A strong grasp of signs and feedback in player-facing systems

Other Helpful Skills/Abilities

• Involvement in at least one full development cycle from conception and brainstorming through pre-production, planning, production, and finalizing the product
• Experience with game scripting languages such as Lua
• A passion for playing games with an eye toward analyzing and breaking them down

Job Type: Full-Time