Senior Tools Programmer (editor)

Cloud Imperium Games; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cloud Imperium Games is seeking a Senior Tools Programmer to enhance and develop tools for creating advanced games. You will collaborate across teams, driving improvements and owning key systems to continuously enhance user experiences.

The ideal candidate has expertise in C++ and UI frameworks like Qt or MFC, along with a solid understanding of 3D mathematics. We are committed to diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace.

Qualifikationen

• Strong proficiency in C++ with substantial experience in large codebases.
• Experience with UI frameworks such as Qt or MFC.
• Solid understanding of 3D math applicable to game development tools.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with teams to design and implement reliable tools.
• Drive improvements in pipelines through technical solutions.
• Own and improve user experience and performance of key systems.

Kenntnisse

C++ proficiency

UI frameworks (Qt/MFC)

3D math knowledge

User-focused tool design

Mentoring and code reviews

Agile teamwork

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

As part of the Editor team, our Tools Programmers are the powerhouse behind the multitude of tools that empower and enable our developers to build ambitious and technologically advanced games, delivering everything from slick editor tools for constructing a solar system to data pipelines that compress terabytes of geometry and textures.

What does a Senior Tools Programmer at CIG do?

• Collaborate with other senior team members and disciplines to design and implement well-engineered, reliable, scalable and robust tools.
• Drive improvements across pipelines by identifying internal technical and developmental risks and applying proven and modern solutions.
• Take ownership of key systems and work to continuously improve user experience, capabilities and performance.
• Peer-review technical designs and documentation, and help guide best practices across the wider team.

What do we expect from our Senior Tools Programmers?

• Strong proficiency in C++ with substantial experience working in large, shared codebases.
• Expertise with UI frameworks such as Qt and/or MFC; able to architect clean, scalable interfaces.
• Solid understanding of 3D math and how it applies to game development tools.
• Proven track record of improving workflows through user-focused, innovative tool design.
• Experience mentoring others, conducting code reviews, and driving technical discussions.
• Ability to independently own and deliver complex features from concept through to deployment.
• Comfortable working in agile, multi-disciplinary teams and communicating effectively with non-programmers.

CIG Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it’s our differences that make it special.