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7 Hours ago • All levels • Game Engine • $93,960 PA - $120,800 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Visual Concepts seeks a Software Engineer in Austin, TX to contribute to the next iteration of WWE 2K for Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, and Xbox One. Responsibilities include developing new gameplay features (drills, special events, GUI), providing scheduling input, writing clean and efficient code, assisting adjacent teams, participating in recruiting, and helping acclimate new team members. The ideal candidate possesses strong experience with C/C++, object-oriented programming, 3D math, multithreaded programming, and game engines. A passion for gaming and a collaborative spirit are essential.
Must have:
  • Experience with C/C++
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • 3D Math
  • Multithreaded Programming
  • Game Engine Experience
Good to have:
  • Experience with Unity 3D or Unreal Engine
  • Knowledge of AI, graphics, network communications

Job Details

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:

Do you love the technical and tactical challenges that come with delivering a complex project that will be used (played!) by millions? Our Austin studio is looking for a Software Engineer to contribute to the next iteration of the beloved and award-winning WWE 2K.

What You Will Do:

  • Develop for the WWE 2K franchise on the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, and Xbox One
  • Implement new gameplay features (e.g. drills, special events, GUI) across a diverse codebase
  • Provide scheduling input and status updates for completion of assigned tasks
  • Write clean, robust, readable, well-documented, and efficient code that can be easily understood by other team members
  • Demonstrate the assignment & technology flexibility required to assist adjacent teams in an agile team environment
  • Contribute to building the team by participating in the recruiting process
  • Help acclimate new team members to the VCA engineering environment
  • Plans and completes assignments with little direction from leadership

Who Will Be A Great Fit:

  • Experience designing and maintaining data structures and algorithms
  • Experience with a broad range of gaming platforms and programming languages, especially C/C++
  • Deep understanding of Object Oriented programming techniques and robust engineering practices
  • Proficient with software development patterns (e.g. singleton, factory method, etc.)
  • Experience with 3D math (e.g. vectors, transformations, linear algebra)
  • An excellent teammate that takes joy in coding challenges, encourages suggestions from other team members, and provides feedback to others
  • Experience with multithreaded and asynchronous programming
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent work experience
  • Game engine experience (e.g. Unity 3D, Unreal Engine)
  • Current with the latest trends in gaming technology, including AI, graphics, network communications, and game engines
  • A love for games (not just ours!)

 

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $93,960 and $120,800 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

 

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

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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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