Engine Programmer

8 Months ago • 2-5 Years • Game Engine

Job Summary

Job Description

Engine Programmer role requiring 2+ years of C/C++ experience and game engine development. Ideal candidate has a pet engine project and strong communication skills.
Must have:
  • Game Engine
  • C++ Experience
  • Technical Engineering
  • 2+ Years
Good to have:
  • 3D Media
  • Game Development
  • Pet Engine
  • Public Code
Perks:
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical Coverage

Job Details

Engine Programmer

 

Remote US & Canada only

 

As an Engine Programmer at thatgamecompany, you will be a highly valued member of a world-class Engine and Game Development team. For the right candidate, there are ample opportunities for fun engineering challenges: Performance (CPU and GPU), Cross-platform support, Netcode, Multithreading, Audio, and Rendering, just to name a few. You will be surrounded by knowledgeable peers who will be there to coach and mentor, as you grow into a highly impactful member of the team. 

Must- haves:

  • Experience developing a game engine (at work, school, or as a personal project)
  • 2+ years of technical engineering experience with C or C++

Nice to haves:

  • 3 to 5+ years  experience in game development or similar 3D media using C++
  • Have a pet engine project or game (ideally with public code that we can view) 
  • Find the idea of working in a custom game engine more fun than working in a Big Engine™
  • Clear communication skills, ability to work closely with other high-caliber engineers and artists.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and update core systems of the TGC game engine
  • Collaborate closely with various disciplines, including artists, designers, and other engineers, to gather requirements, deliver and iterate on features
  • Help monitor, identify and troubleshoot issues and inefficiencies to increase the overall effectiveness of the development team.

Perks:

  • Paid Time Off, Holidays and Two Weeks Winter Break 
  • Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job—there’s no waiting period before they kick in. 
  • Pet Insurance for those who need it too.
  • Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members
  • Pre-tax wellness stipend
  • Pre-tax work from home stipend
  • Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match 
  • Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (CCA) 
  • Discount portal for everyday goods and services
  • Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together
  • Support for personal professional development

 

We look forward to meeting you!

 

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

 

 

 

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thatgamecompany designs and develops artistically crafted, broadly accessible video games that push the boundaries of interactive entertainment. We respect our players and want to contribute meaningful, enriching experiences that touch and inspire them.

We seek talent that values integrity and personal growth within an environment of intense collaboration and experimentation.

Our mission - create timeless entertainment that make positive change to the human psyche worldwide.

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