Engineer

3 Months ago • 3 Years +

About the job

At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and entrepreneurial. Our studios in Agoura Hills, Novato, Foothill Ranch, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul, and Parksville, Canada are committed to artistry and technical innovation, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.

 

What We Need:

Our Novato, CA studio is seeking an experienced Mid Level Tools Engineer, specializing in complier customization. Join our dynamic technology team at Visual Concepts, where you will have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced and talented engineers, contribute to compiler technologies and play a key role in the evolution of Visual Concepts' software development landscape, enhancing the functionality of the clang complier with Visual Concepts specific language extensions. This role will report into the Lead Director of Technology.

What You Will Do:

  • Customizing the open source clang complier to incorporate Visual Concepts (VC) specific language extensions
  • Responsible for development and testing and deployment of the custom clang compiler to NBA 2K and other VC teams
  • Collaborate with technology team, but also be self motivated and work alone, involving the team when necessary
  • Work closely with the Tech Team (NBA2K and other VC teams) to integrate the customized complier into relevant workflows
  • Leverage experience to design and develop complier tools and language features
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to complier and language tool design

Who Will Be A Great Fit:

  • Proven 3 years of hands on experience with compiler and language tool design and development
  • Demonstrate strong skills in C++ and other high level languages
  • Proficient in low level assembler and CPU machine code
  • Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts and collaborate across teams
  • Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work successfully in a team environment
  • Passion and love for video games (not just ours!)

 

 

 

To learn more about Visual Concepts and our studio locations, check out our website at www.vcentertainment.com

About The Company

Founded in 1988, Visual Concepts is the developer behind the 2K Sports games and the dominating success of the NBA 2K franchise. The Visual Concepts team is devoted and ambitious, never content to stop searching for new ways to improve the gaming experience and to develop advanced techniques and methods of producing cutting edge entertainment. It is through this determination and love of both sports and video games that Visual Concepts has fostered NBA 2K from its creation in 2000 to present day, ensuring each annual release is innovative and improved. The Visual Concepts attitude and work ethic shines through in the games and earns the company awards and accolades year after year.

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