Engine Programmer

JOB DESCRIPTION

As an Engine Programmer on BGE2 you will share responsibility for developing and maintaining low-level systems and overall architecture. Currently, this role has a strong focus on the topic of physics but it can branch out in other areas of engine programming too.

What you will do: 

• Work on multiple platforms and in areas such as memory management, loading, streaming, physics and platform specific systems
• Work as part of our feature teams, including but not limited to technical health and quality of life improvements
• Experience in the design and implementation of various game systems
• Work closely with other Programmers to help them achieve their Goals
• Work with precision and care on our systems and frameworks
• Provide the technical foundation for features
• Maintain and extend the existing engine and frameworks, safeguarding and improving stability
• Work on identifying and improving existing systems and identify new opportunities
• Analyse, support and improve the performance of our features
• Work on the architecture of our features, keeping long-term maintainability and scalability in mind
• Work with the lead team on improving game stability and performance

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Strong skills in C++
• Good understanding of multithreaded code
• Expertise in performance optimization techniques
• 3+ years of professional experience (at least one released title)
• Strong ability for analysing and extending existing code
• Good English and communication skills
• Self-direction and motivation
• Ability and desire to work as a team player
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, physics, mathematics or equivalent experience is a plus
• Practical Experience with Physics Engines is a plus
• Practical Experience with Havok is a plus
• Experience with Console Development and Optimization is a plus

What to send our way:

• Your CV, highlighting your education, experience and skills 
• A cover letter including your earliest starting date, expected salary and why you would like to join us 
• Any relevant code/work samples you can provide are highly appreciated