Tech Programmer

3 Months ago • All levels • Game Engine • Technical Art • Game Programmer

Job Summary

Job Description

Fool's Theory seeks a Tech Programmer to co-design and implement runtime systems and developer tools (primarily C++, with some Blueprint and Python) for cinematic conversations within Unreal Engine. Responsibilities include architecture design, system implementation, automation pipeline development, optimization (framerate, memory, loading times), technical documentation, and collaboration with various teams (writers, artists, QA, DevOps). The tools are already licensed to third parties and are being significantly improved for broader use. Experience with Unreal Engine, C++, and version control systems is required.
Must have:
  • Unreal Engine experience
  • C++ expertise
  • Version control knowledge
  • Strong communication
Good to have:
  • Slate UI Framework (Unreal Engine)
  • Animation system experience
  • Cinematic tools experience
  • Multiplayer programming
  • Performance optimization & debugging
Perks:
  • Flexible working hours
  • Remote work option
  • English language lessons
  • Experienced team
  • Modern tools
  • Industry training support
  • Private medical insurance
  • MyBenefit platform
  • Psychological support

Job Details

About the job

We are Fool’s Theory, a company from Bielsko-Biała in Poland, creators of the games Seven: The Days Long Gone and The Thaumaturge.

We are looking for the engineer eager to work on our in-house technology supporting the development of cinematic conversations. This set of tools is integrated with Unreal Engine which we initially developed for The Thaumaturge.

Its first version is already available to license by 3rd parties. We’re working on significantly improving it in order to support a big number of projects out of the box.
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Sounds interesting? Get in touch with us!

Responsibilities

  • Co-designing the architecture of runtime systems and developer tools that meet the standards of a modular framework.
  • Implementing systems and tools,, mainly in the form of a C++ codebase. Some tasks may involve using blueprints and Python.
  • Researching and developing in the area of automation pipelines.
  • Optimization of runtime systems in terms of framerate, memory usage and loading times.
  • Optimization of tools and pipelines in terms of iteration times.
  • Writing technical documentation.
  • Cooperating with writers, narrative designers, cinematic artists, lighting artists, animators, QA and DevOps.

Requirements

  • Experience with Unreal Engine, including familiarity with its architecture and tools.
  • Very good knowledge of C++.
  • Familiarity with version control systems.
  • Very good organization and time management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Fluent in English.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of Slate UI Framework (Unreal Engine).
  • Experience with animation systems.
  • Experience with cinematic-related tools.
  • Experience in multiplayer programming.
  • Experience with optimizing game performance and debugging.

We offer

  • Flexible working hours (core hours: 10:00-16:00).
  • Possibility to work remotely (from anywhere with a time zone difference of -/+ 2 hours from GMT+1).
  • English language lessons.
  • Working in a group of experienced specialists, often gamedev veterans, who are willing to share their knowledge.
  • Custom tools to automate boring, repetitive stuff.
  • Working with modern tools from leading technology suppliers (e.g. Jetbrains), as well as with our proprietary solutions.
  • Support in industry training courses, conferences and fairs participation (both as a participant or speaker).
  • Private medical insurance (Enel-med).
  • Access to MyBenefit platform with the possibility to co-finance a Multisport Card.
  • Psychological support.

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About The Company

We are Fool’s Theory - a bunch of passionate and creative game developers who share a simple philosophy: we think that letting our enthusiasm run wild and staying flexible with our methods is the perfect recipe for making awesome games.We are constantly looking for experienced and passionate developers to join the crew. If you’ve got what it takes - contact us.

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