Senior Engine Programmer (Remote, C++ Expert)

Placements24; Paarl; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Health insurance (comprehensive)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Remote work flexibility

Ample paid time off

Virtual team-building events

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Senior Game Programmer specializing in Engine Systems for a fully remote role. You will design, implement, and optimize core engine components across rendering, physics, AI, and tools while collaborating with a world-class team.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in game engine development, expert C++ skills, and a strong foundation in CS fundamentals. Remote-first culture offers flexibility and ongoing professional growth.

Formación

• 7+ years of professional game programming experience focused on engine development.
• Expert in C++ and OO programming principles.
• Strong knowledge of engine architecture, rendering, physics, and memory management.
• Experience with performance analysis and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and maintain core engine systems (rendering, physics, animation, memory).
• Optimize engine performance across platforms (CPU/GPU).
• Develop tools and pipelines for the development team.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to integrate systems.
• Debug and resolve complex engine issues.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable C++ code.
• Contribute to the architectural design of the game engine.
• Mentor junior programmers and participate in code reviews.
• Stay up-to-date with engine technology and best practices.

Conocimientos

C++

Problem-solving

Remote teamwork

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Engineering

Herramientas

Git

Perforce

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a Senior Game Programmer specializing in Engine Systems for a fully remote role. You will design, implement, and optimize core engine components across rendering, physics, AI, and tools while collaborating with a world-class team.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in game engine development, expert C++ skills, and a strong foundation in CS fundamentals. Remote-first culture offers flexibility and ongoing professional growth.