2027 Associate Software Engineer

Demiurge Studios; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Generous PTO

Medical benefits

Vision & Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

In-office perks

Job summary

Demiurge Studios, headquartered in Boston, MA, is seeking promising engineers to join a collaborative team delivering innovative games for console, PC, and mobile. You will work with engineers, artists and designers to implement and maintain high-quality game systems, using Unreal and Unity, in a fast-paced, creative environment.

The role emphasizes problem solving, communication, and trade-offs to meet feature goals, with a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or similar discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to set goals, manage workload, and communicate about task status.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with artists and designers to understand and define game features and system requirements.
• Implement, test, debug and maintain source code.
• Deliver high quality, functional systems to specification.
• Collaborate with other engineers to develop and iterate on game features.
• Provide ongoing support to artists and designers.
• Make educated trade-offs among scope, quality and pace.

Skills

Algorithms & data structures

English communication

Goal setting & workload management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or equivalent

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity Engine

C++

C#

Job description

We’re looking for promising engineers to join our team! If you have a passion for games and a love for programming, we’d love to hear from you. As an engineer at Demiurge Studios you’ll work with other engineers, artists and designers to deliver innovative games for console, PC, and mobile devices. Demiurge development teams are cohesive, highly skilled and well-supported. Come join us!

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with artists and designers to understand and define game features and system requirements
• Implement, test, debug and maintain source code
• Deliver high quality, functional systems to specification
• Collaborate with other engineers to develop and iterate on game features
• Provide ongoing support to artists and designers
• Make educated trade-offs among scope, quality and pace.

Required Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of algorithms and data structures
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or similar discipline, or equivalent experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Demonstrated ability to set goals, manage workload, and communicate about task status

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing software in a professional environment
• Experience developing software using agile methodologies
• Experience developing games with the Unreal and/or Unity Game Engines
• Experience working in C++ or C#
• Experience developing apps or games for mobile or console platforms

$80,000 – $90,000 a year

This range reflects the full base salary range for the position. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, professional experience, qualifications, and other business considerations.

In addition to base pay, employees are eligible to participate in the company’s benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs outlined in the About Us section.

About Us:

Headquartered in Boston, MA at Demiurge you will find a studio with an amazing, collaborative culture and a deep respect for art in all our games. With over 20 years of game development expertise and teams all over North America our commitment to balanced and sustainable development is well known in the game community. We also provide co-development services to larger, best-in-industry game companies. In this capacity, Demiurge has worked with some of the industry’s biggest hitters on exciting projects including Marvel Snap, 2XKO, Marvel Puzzle Quest, and Teamfight Tactics to name a few. This is an exciting time to join Demiurge as we are developing our own independent titles as well. With tons of challenges and opportunities ahead we are always looking for great talent! If you are looking for an exciting, creative, and collaborative studio come join us on Demiurge’s next journey!

DEI Statement:

At Demiurge, we celebrate our differences and know that diverse perspectives empower us to build a stronger company and better games. We work hard to create an equitable, safe and accessible work environment where all Demiurgers are empowered to be themselves and do their best work regardless of race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or physical or mental ability. We thrive on self-reflection, healthy debate, and mindful listening. We respect each other’s opinions and seek new ideas. We denounce hate, discrimination and racism in all forms.

What Demiurge Offers:

• Flexible work environment
• Generous PTO program including vacation days, sick days, and holidays. Earn-as-you-go plan that rolls over year to year, offering flexibility as well as the last week of December the studio closes to recharge
• A variety of medical benefits with PPO options that start on your first day of employment
• Vision and Dental benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Available if you select a High Deductible Healthcare plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (HC & DC FSA)
• Commuter Reimbursement Program for hybrid employees
• Tuition reimbursement promoting lifelong learning
• Referral bonuses
• So. Many. Games. – Access to our huge game library!

As well as a State of the Art Boston Studio with in Office Perks:

• Free snacks and drinks!
• Demi-Lunch Tuesday – Lunch is on us!

Demiurge Studios is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, or Veteran status. Demiurge Studios also makes workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special needs.