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Impact Theory

Senior Game Programmer

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The Internal Audit Manager, Technology Controls Assurance, plays a pivotal role in advancing SOX compliance and internal audit programs.  Responsibilities include performing continuous enterprise risk assessments, managing a co-sourced technology audit team, managing annual SOX technology controls, performing SOX testing and documentation updates, conducting operational assessments, presenting audit findings, and building strong relationships with external auditors and company leaders.  This role requires strong communication, project management, and technical audit expertise within a highly regulated environment.

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<div data-automation-id="jobPostingDescription" class="css-184k0e0">We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming. Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers. <h2>The Crown Is Yours</h2>As an Internal Audit Manager focused on Technology Controls Assurance, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and internal audit programs within a complex and highly regulated environment. Leveraging your expertise in technical audits, along with exceptional communication and project management skills, you will build strong stakeholder relationships while driving the management and execution of critical audit initiatives.<h2>What you’ll do as an Internal Audit Manager</h2><ul><li>Assist in performing a continuous enterprise risk assessment to identify, evaluate, and address active and emerging risks impacting the organization.</li><li>Provide day-to-day management and oversight over our co-sourced Technology Audit team to execute our internal audit and SOX plan.</li><li>Manage and support the annual SOX technology controls, coordinating with external auditors to optimize reliance strategies, limit fees, and minimize business disruption.</li><li>Assist in performing and updating annual materiality and planning analyses to define the SOX program scope.</li><li>Review and perform SOX testing, providing regular updates on status and findings.</li><li>Maintain and update Technology SOX documentation, including ITGCs, system implementations, and automated controls, to reflect the current environment.</li><li>Conduct operational assessments and audit projects to evaluate risks, compliance, and opportunities for process improvement.</li><li>Present audit findings to management, highlighting deficiencies, recommending corrective actions, and proposing enhancements to internal controls and operational processes.</li><li>Build strong relationships with external auditors and company leaders across technology functions, ensuring alignment on SOX matters.</li><li>Facilitate scoping discussions, PBC requests, and testing reviews while addressing exceptions and providing resolutions.</li></ul>&nbsp;<h2>What you’ll bring&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2><ul><li>At least 5 years of related Risk, Audit, or Finance experience is required, ideally in gaming or high-tech industries.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in a related field and CISA, CIA, CPA, CA certification is preferred.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to educate and coach the organization on risk and control concepts, tailoring the information to align with their specific roles and responsibilities.</li><li>Proven experience in managing Audit and SOX projects, collaborating with stakeholders across technology functions to identify and address enterprise control risks.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, proactive mindset, and organizational skills to efficiently process and summarize large volumes of information.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, balancing large and small initiatives simultaneously.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly to all management levels and effectively resolve conflicts.</li><li>Located in Boston, MA, with the ability to travel, both domestically and internationally, up to 15% of the time.</li></ul>#LI-SW1<h2>Join Our Team</h2>We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.The US base salary range for this full-time position is 112,200.00 USD - 140,300.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.</div>

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This assessment gives us an idea of your C++ skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Mayhem Studios, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions- Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your Data Structures! - This assessment gives us an idea of your problem solving skills using DSA- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: MPL, LILA Games, GSN Games, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions

Data Structures and Algorithms

Let's assess your Programming Patterns! ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your code architecture skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Dirtcube, PTW, Playshifu, etc.

Programming Patterns

Let's assess your OOPs skills! ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your fundamental OOPS concepts and Solid principles skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Hitwicket, GSN Games, Tomo Club, etc.

Object Oriented Programming

Let's assess your Unity Skills ????- This assessment gives us an idea of your Unity fundamentals- Companies you can apply for after taking this assessment: Godspeed games, Salvation Games, nCore Games, etc.

Unity Game Engine

Impact Theory seeks a Senior Unreal Engine Game Programmer with expertise in gameplay programming, character controls, game mechanics, networked gameplay, and AI bot systems.  Responsibilities include AI bot development, creating gameplay features (mechanics, character controls, combat, UI), collaborating with other teams, architecting core systems, optimization and troubleshooting, maintaining code quality, and prototyping.  The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of game development experience, strong Unreal Engine (Blueprints and C++) skills, AI systems knowledge (Behavior Trees, EQS, etc.), and excellent communication skills.

<section aria-labelledby="job-description-title" class="styles--3vx-H" data-ui="job-description"><h2 id="job-description-title">Description</h2><div>About Impact Theory&nbsp;Impact Theory is a mission-driven modern media company designed to create positive change in people’s lives through the creation of entertaining and empowering content. Designed as an integrated studio, Impact Theory develops and produces video games (Project Kyzen), webcomics, film &amp; TV, as well as world-class YouTube and podcast content that has garnered half a billion views on YouTube alone. Regardless of type, Impact Theory’s content underscores the company's mission to ensure the global spread of a growth mindset through ideas and entertainment.About KyzenProject Kyzen, in its current public release, is a casual, multiplayer game in which players will have the choice to compete against each other in several different mini-games. Users can craft unique avatars and explore the Kyzen universe. Project Kyzen will be developed in phases throughout its lifetime in which players will be able to provide feedback to create the ultimate immersive experience in gaming. We are looking to assemble a team of A-players to work on our next game mode and achieve our goal of being the number one genre-defining game in our niche.Job SummaryWe are seeking a versatile Senior Unreal Engine Game Programmer with deep expertise in gameplay programming, character controls (3Cs), game mechanics, networked gameplay, and AI bot systems. This role demands a well-rounded programmer passionate about creating immersive experiences and skilled at collaborating across disciplines to deliver a polished, scalable game. You’ll be instrumental in developing AI bots, core gameplay mechanics, and character interactions that provide players with an engaging, responsive game world.<h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul> <li>AI Bot Development: Design, implement, and refine AI bot behaviors, enhancing interactions and responsiveness to create a challenging and immersive experience.</li> <li>Develop Gameplay Features: Build and integrate gameplay mechanics, character controls, player movement, combat, and UI to create a cohesive game experience.</li> <li>Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner with designers, artists, and programmers to iterate on gameplay and AI features, contributing technical insights that enhance the player experience.</li> <li>Architect Core Systems: Develop foundational systems supporting gameplay, networking, and AI, with scalability and stability in mind.</li> <li>Optimize and Troubleshoot: Identify and address performance issues across CPU, GPU, and network, focusing on improving both the game's stability and the AI systems' efficiency.</li> <li>Maintain Code Quality: Write, review, and maintain robust, scalable code that supports efficient workflows and empowers the team.</li> <li>Prototype and Iterate: Rapidly prototype gameplay and AI features, integrating feedback and iterating to align with the game’s vision.</li> </ul></div></section><section aria-labelledby="job-requirements-title" class="styles--3vx-H" data-ui="job-requirements"><h2 id="job-requirements-title">Requirements</h2><div>Qualifications<ul> <li>Experience: 4+ years in game development, with experience in Unreal Engine and at least one shipped title, ideally a multiplayer game.</li> <li>Technical Skills: Strong Blueprints and C++ skills with experience in gameplay mechanics, AI bot development, networking, character movement, and optimization.</li> <li>AI Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with AI techniques that encompass buildings engaging and interactive bots using Behavior Trees, EQS, SubTrees, Blackboards, and done with performance of these bot behaviors in mind.</li> <li>Collaborative Mindset: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-disciplinary teams.</li> <li>Problem-Solving Ability: A proactive, innovative approach to solving technical challenges and improving the game experience across all systems.</li> <li>Passion and Drive: Personally driven to create insanely fun, engaging gameplay experiences that captivate players</li> </ul>Application questions:<ol> <li>What are some of the favorite game mechanics you've programmed around player combat and movement? What did you make and how did you incorporate feedback to make it something you're proud of?</li> <li>Describe a challenging gameplay system you built in Unreal Engine that involved both multiplayer functionality and AI interaction.</li> <li>Share an example where you had to optimize a game feature for performance. What was the issue, and how did you resolve it?</li> </ol>Compensation range for this role is $120,000 to $210,000 salary per year.</div></section><section aria-labelledby="job-benefits-title" class="styles--3vx-H" data-ui="job-benefits"><h2 id="job-benefits-title">Benefits</h2><div><ul> <li>Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans</li> <li>Life Insurance</li> <li>401k</li> <li>Flexible, “Unlimited” PTO Policy</li> <li>1-year subscription to Audible</li> <li>Full employee access to Impact Theory University</li> <li>2 Complimentary Books (Radical Confidence by Lisa Bilyeu and Principles by Ray Dalio)</li> </ul>FRAUD/SCAM NOTICE Please note that Impact Theory interview requests and job offers only originate from an @impacttheory.com email address. We have a robust interview process that includes phone, video Google Meets calls, and in-person interviews at our Los Angeles, California-based office prior to any person receiving an offer of employment. Impact Theory will also never ask for bank account information (including routing or account numbers), social security numbers, passwords or any other sensitive information to be delivered over email or phone. Always reference our career site,&nbsp;<a tabindex="0" data-role="button-link" class="button--2de5X button--14TuV tertiary--1JsWJ external" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://apply.workable.com/impact-theory/?lng=en">Impact Theory Careers</a>, to see if the position that you are applying to is legitimate. If you receive a scam issue or a security issue involving Impact Theory, please notify us at hr@impacttheory.com. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY &amp; FAIR CHANCE HIRING Impact Theory is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate and embrace diversity, and believe the strongest teams are from a broad tapestry of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.</div></section>