Software Engineer

Keywords Studios Australia; United States; Remote; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office equipment allowance 15,000

Private language tutoring

Commuting support (train passes)

Job summary

Wizcorp is seeking Software Engineers for diverse fields, with a focus on C++ and C#. The role requires you to reside in Japan during employment and offers a remote-first approach with onsite availability for specialized equipment use in Tokyo.

Compensation is tiered by SE level, with clear salary progression and probation terms. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in software development, familiarity with game engines, and proficiency in English and Japanese.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience for Japan-based candidates; 7+ years for overseas-based.
• Experience with C++ and C#, backed with Go.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned engineering tasks in a timely manner.
• Test and document solutions for review and learning.
• Write clear, maintainable code that passes reviews by senior engineers.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teammates to deliver features on time.

Skills

C++

C#

Go

Git

Multi-language

Debugging

Code review

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Japanese proficiency

Education

University degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

Git

Unreal/Unity (game engines)

Job description

This position requires you to reside in Japan during your employment with Wizcorp.

Wizcorp is looking for Software Engineers for a selection of diverse fields. Depending on your background, skills, and experience we’ll find the most suitable role within our teams for you. We value human skills and character as much as we do experience and proficiency.

Is this job for me?

You have a few years of work experience developing software professionally. C++ and C# are core programming languages in your tool box, even though you might be using one or two other languages for your daily tasks. You’re not afraid to deep-dive into the engine and code bases to make some improvements.

Sounds like you? Then this job is for you!

Typical day

You might start with an hour of looking over some code with a senior engineer. You then might have the opportunity to look at optimizing a piece of AI logic, discussing as necessary with a specialist in the area. In the afternoon you may spend some time working with game designers and artists to complete feature integration.

The ideal candidate will be able to

• Complete assigned engineering tasks in a timely manner
• Test and document provided solutions to allow other developers to review and learn
• Write clear, maintainable code that passes review by senior engineers
• Estimate own tasks and deliver them in a timely manner
• Raise all blockers
• Follow software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, and testing
• Take ownership of medium-sized features by breaking them into manageable tasks that can be accomplished by themselves and/or others
• Coordinate with members outside of the engineering team to deliver features in a timely manner

Application process

① Online selection

We review resumes from all applicants within 2 weeks. If your profile matches our requirements, we will send you tests and challenges. Based on the results, we will contact you again to schedule the first interview.

② Interviews

We conduct three interviews to assess your character, passions, skills, and interest in what we do. We also take the time to share our vision and values, as we believe you are interviewing us as much as we are interviewing you.

③ Reference Checks

We conduct reference checks with your previous employers or professional contacts to better understand your experience and working style.

④ Offer

We make our final decision within 2 weeks after the final interview, and send a detailed offer upon success.

Onboarding process

We strive to make the onboarding process as smooth and worry-free as possible.

Upon acceptance of our offer, you will receive our working agreement and our rules of employment.

Ideally, we want you to join us within a month, but we can adjust to your current work situation.

On your first day, your manager will introduce you to your team and will set a schedule for reviews over the 6 month probation period. We will give you all the support you need to complete it successfully.

At Wizcorp, we grow together.

Senior staff will support you and provide mentorship. You will also have access to digital learning material, and your manager will help you define a training curriculum based on your career aspirations.

You can learn more about our career philosophy here: https://www.wizcorp.jp/career

Skillset

• Strong software development fundamentals, design theory, and development processes
• Excellent debugging skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Willingness to work as part of a team and contribute to technical discussions
• Eager to learn from reviews and constructive feedback
• Strong personal time management

Experience

• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline; or relevant professional experience
• For Japan-based candidates: 3+ years of professional software engineering experience and at least 1 year of experience in the video game industry
• For overseas-based candidates: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, and at least 4+ year of experience in the video game industry
• Must have experience with C++ and C#, backed with Go
• Demonstrable Software Engineering ability
• Experience with Git or other version control systems
• Experience with multiple programming languages
• At least conversational Japanese proficiency - JLPT N3 or above
• English proficiency (ability to read, write, and discuss technical matters)

Preferred

• Experience with game engines such as Unity, Unreal, or proprietary engine code
• Understanding of 2D and 3D math

Business hours and Location

Flexibility in time

We all have different creative clocks, and you know yours better than we do.

Flexibility in location

Wizcorp fully embraces telework, and most of us work from home. Office space is also available for your convenience, and you will have access to meeting rooms and hot desks.

We may require you to work onsite on specific occasions when using highly specialized equipment.

Offices are located at 1 Chome-22-19 Izumi 8~9F, Suginami City, Tokyo 168-0063 (map)

You must reside in Japan during your employment at Wizcorp. We offer legal support for visa applications. Depending on your situation, we may allow you to work outside of Japan during your probation period.

Employment Type

Permanent

Salary

The following tiers are currently in application for this position:

• SE1: 350~400K/month
• SE2: 400~500K/month
• SE3: 500~550K/month

All new staff members’ initial salary will be based on experience and interview evaluation.

Includes a 6 months probation period. Salary is not affected nor changed during that period.

Raises and bonuses

• You will be reviewed once a year and your salary will be adjusted to match with gained experience and project contributions.
• Pay raises are awarded around March each year, in line with our budget and financial forecasting for the subsequent year.
• We do not offer bonuses.

Additional benefits

• Monthly allowance for home office equipment and supplies (15,000 JPY/month)
• Private language tutoring (Japanese and/or English)
• Commute fees (however, train passes are not reimbursed)

Holidays and vacations

• Weekends and national holidays
• Summer/winter vacation: 5 days per year (paid, applicable after the probation period)
• Annual Paid Leave: 10 days per year (first year, following the probation period)
• Bereavement/funeral leave
• Sick leave: 5 days per year (paid, applicable after the probation period)

Welfare

• Social insurance
• Parental leave (learn more here)

Keywords is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and supportive working environment.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Wizcorp

Location: Asia Pacific, Japan

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Remote

Keywords is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and supportive working environment.

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