Unreal Engine Programmer

Keywords Studios Plc; United States; Remote; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Wizcorp is a Tokyo-based game studio operating 100% remotely. We seek Unreal Engine programmers to work on next-generation console titles, with flexible team placement based on background.

Requirements include several years of Unreal Engine experience and strong C++. You must reside in Japan during employment, and you will be mentored while contributing to both games and tools across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline, or relevant professional experience.
• Strong C++ and debugging skills in Unreal Engine.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 4/5 and console development is preferred.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine subsystems and tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable code for Unreal Engine projects.
• Break down large features into tasks and collaborate with engineers.
• Mentor teammates in software development best practices.
• Coordinate with non-engineering teams to deliver features on time.
• Provide architectural input and code review feedback.

Skills

Unreal Engine C++

Debugging Unreal Engine

Software design

Version control

Education

Engineering/CS degree

Tools

Git

SVN

Perforce

Job description

Company Description

About Wizcorp

Wizcorp is a highly specialized game development studio based in Tokyo and operating 100% remotely. We are a cross-cultural team of passionate individuals working together toward one goal: bringing back magic to game development.

How?

• We get better every day. Our technical abilities should never limit our ideas.
• We question the status quo. We don't accept yesterday's answers to tomorrow's challenges.
• We follow our moral compass. Our values guide our decisions.
• We surround ourselves with people who believe in our mission. Our staff, clients, and partners are all part of the equation.
• We learn and share. We want our successes and failures to contribute to the collective wisdom of our profession.

Wizcorp offers a friendly and honest working environment. Our work is challenging but rewarding, with countless personal and professional growth opportunities.

Job Description

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

Wizcorp is looking for Unreal Engine (4 and 5) Programmers to work on exciting projects for next-generation consoles. Depending on your background, skills, and experience we’ll find the most suitable role within our teams.

Is this job for me?

You have a few years of work experience working with Unreal Engine and who have released games on consoles. C++ needs to be your lingua franca, and you’re not afraid to deep-dive into the engine itself to make some improvements. Sounds like you?

Then this job is for you!

Typical day

You start your day by reviewing code from other engineers and ensuring they meet quality expectations. Some days will be spent implementing control systems for consoles in a clean and extensible manner, or investigating performance on the target platform and modifying the game or engine to improve this.

Afternoons will often be spent testing updated code on target platforms to ensure correctness and performance.

The ideal candidate will be able to

• Design, test, and debug own code without assistance from other engineers
• Break down large features into engineering tasks and work with other engineers to complete them
• Mentor engineers in software development best practices
• Have an interest in working on both games and their tools
• Confidently communicate with all members of the company

Roles and Responsibilities

• Estimate own tasks and deliver them in a timely manner
• Write clear, maintainable code that passes review by other senior engineers
• Raise all blockers when they arise to the project lead
• Test and document provided solutions to allow other developers to review and learn
• Implement and uphold software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle
• Take ownership of large areas of the code base and large complex features
• Take ownership of mission-critical areas of the codebase
• Coordinate with members outside of the engineering team to deliver features in a timely manner
• Determine large feature feasibility and propose solutions
• Provide solid programming expertise to deliver large features and architecture suggestions
• Provide code review analysis that uses all relevant experience to foresee problems with design and implementation

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 and schedule 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

Qualifications

Skillset

• Ability to write clean, readable, performant code and design the architecture around it
• Excellent debugging and optimization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Willingness to work as part of a team and contribute to technical discussions
• Eager to both provide and receive constructive feedback for continual growth
• Strong software development skills, design theory, and development processes
• Strong personal time management
• End-to-end software development knowledge
• Experience in one or multiple of the following
  • Development using the Unreal Online Subsystem
  • Familiarity with Unreal Engine’s internal systems, and knowledge on how to customize them
  • Development targeting PlayStation platforms
  • Development targeting Microsoft platformsFamiliarity with other target platforms (Nintendo, PC, mobile)

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, 2+ years of professional experience using Unreal Engine 4 and 2+ years of professional experience developing console games (including using test kits and dev kits)
• For overseas-based candidates: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, 6+ years of professional experience using Unreal Engine 4 and 6+ years of professional experience developing console games (including using test kits and dev kits)
• Solid software engineering abilities (good code hygiene, familiarity with various coding patterns, etc.)
• Strong experience with C++ and debugging in Unreal Engine
• Comfortable with source code management systems (Git, SVN, Perforce, etc.)
• At least conversational Japanese proficiency - JLPT N3 or above
• English proficiency (ability to read, write, and discuss technical matters)

Preferred