Game Optimization Programmer (C++) - Create NA

Keywords Studios; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Game Optimization Programmer with expertise in C++ and Unreal Engine. In this dynamic role, you will design and implement robust systems, ensuring stability and performance while collaborating closely with a talented team of engineers and artists. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an innovative project and enhance your skills in a supportive environment. With a culture that values teamwork and problem-solving, you will play a key role in shaping the future of game development. Join a company that prioritizes a positive team culture and offers comprehensive benefits to support your well-being.

Benefits

Flexible vacation

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Technology stipend

Paid sick leave

Commuter benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on C++.
• Proficient in Unreal Engine and optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain optimized systems for game development.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure system stability and accuracy.

Skills

C++

Unreal Engine

3D Math

Debugging

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Optimization

Job description

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Optimization Engineer

As a member of our studio's Engineering Team, you will work closely with Engineers, Designers, Artists, and Producers on the project. You will design and implement extensions to existing systems and pivotal new systems to address the needs of our team of content developers and external third-party partners.

Our team is built on a culture of teamwork, problem-solving, and knowledge sharing. We expect every employee, regardless of the role, to contribute to our studio-wide effort to build and maintain a positive team culture through good working relationships. Upholding and promoting this culture is part of the job.

What You'll Do

1. Design, author, and maintain robust and highly optimized systems that meet all design, technical, and schedule requirements.
2. Work closely with QA and technical leadership to ensure system stability and accuracy by identifying, communicating, and resolving defects.
3. Author, review, and provide feedback on technical and end-user documentation.
4. Collaborate with Technical Leadership and other Engineers to help establish overall technical design and architecture.
5. Work independently on medium-impact tasks or with minimal guidance on low-risk tasks.
6. Provide guidance and informal supervision to more junior staff.
7. Help team members set up tools and troubleshoot minor tools issues and workflow blockers.

Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

1. 5+ years of professional software development experience.
2. 2+ years of professional Unreal Engine experience.
3. 2+ years of developing in a team environment.
4. Strong C++ knowledge.
5. Extensive experience working with large codebases.
6. Ability to discuss and review technical proposals, designs, algorithms, source code, and documents openly.
7. Ability to estimate time for medium-sized tasks.
8. Skill in breaking down large tasks into actionable sub-tasks.
9. Proficiency in identifying optimization opportunities.
10. Experience using debugging tools to fix bugs in unfamiliar code.
11. Adherence to project coding standards.
12. Strong cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.
13. Willingness to receive and act on feedback.
14. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
15. Expertise in 3D math.

NICE TO HAVE

1. AAA experience.
2. Experience developing on consoles.
3. At least one shipped title.

Benefits

• Flexible vacation with above-standard PTO, health, dental, and vision coverage; healthcare and daycare FSAs, 401k with company match; life and disability insurance, technology stipend, paid sick leave, commuter benefits, paid holidays, and free parking with gym access.
• Active company culture with clubs, games, movie nights, events, and parties.

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