Game Optimization Programmer (C++) - Create NA

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

Job summary

A leading company in IT Services is seeking a Game Optimization Programmer (C++) to join their Engineering Team. The role involves designing and implementing systems to enhance the gaming experience, collaborating with various teams, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in software development, particularly with C++ and Unreal Engine. The position offers a dynamic work environment with numerous benefits including flexible vacation and health coverage.

Benefits

Flexible vacation with above-standard PTO

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401k with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid sick leave

Commuter benefits

Free parking with gym access

Active company culture with clubs and events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of professional Unreal Engine experience.
• Strong collaboration skills across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design, author, and maintain robust and highly optimized systems.
• Work closely with QA to ensure system stability.
• Provide guidance to junior staff.

Skills

C++

Collaboration

Problem-solving

3D math

Debugging

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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 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 of systems.
4. Collaborate with Technical Leadership and other Engineers on overall technical design and architecture.
5. Work independently on medium-impact tasks and low-risk tasks with minimal guidance.
6. Provide guidance and informal supervision to junior staff.
7. Assist team members with tools setup and troubleshoot minor workflow issues.

Requirements

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of professional Unreal Engine experience.
• 2+ years of team-based development experience.
• Strong C++ knowledge.
• Extensive experience working with large codebases.
• Ability to discuss and review technical proposals, designs, algorithms, source code, and documents with engineers, content creators, and managers.
• Ability to estimate time for medium-sized tasks.
• Skill in breaking down large work into actionable sub-tasks.
• Proficiency in identifying optimization areas.
• Experience using debugging tools to fix bugs in unfamiliar code.
• Adherence to coding standards.
• Strong collaboration skills across disciplines.
• Willingness to receive and act on feedback.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise in 3D math.

Nice to Have

• AAA experience.
• Experience developing on consoles.
• 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, office closures, and free parking with gym access.
• Active company culture with clubs, game nights, movie nights, events, and parties.

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industries: IT Services and Consulting

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