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Senior Engine Programmer
Novato, California, United States · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$15k-$25kDetected 14 days ago
C++ExpressAlgorithmsUnreal EngineResearchCommunication
About the role
- As a Senior Engine Programmer at Cloud Chamber, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing game engine features and tools for the next BioShock.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical designs for new features and/or changes in the engine.
- Collaborate with programming and production teams to devise optimal programming solutions.
- Work in Unreal 5 to build new technology and adapt existing systems to fulfill the project's technical requirements.
- Maintain and manage our core engine and assist with integrations from Epic.
- Partner with the engine vertical team to envision and execute the strategy of how we can modify the engine to better serve the needs of this project.
- Own and drive performance related-issues.
- We will work closely and constructively across design, art, engineering, animation, and audio teams to realize our creative ambitions.
- Together, we will stay current on technological advancements and identify solutions to overcome developmental obstacles to deliver a world-class AAA experience.
- Previous experience developing for games; preferably action, FPS, or 3PS titles.
- Ability to research, analyze and optimize code to meet performance requirements.
Requirements
- You have extensive Unreal Engine experience, preferably in a Core Tech or Systems Programming capacity.
- Your generalist programming skills and previous experience in C++ will allow you to contribute meaningfully to multiple aspects of our Core Tech Features.
Skills
- 5+ years programming with Unreal Engine on commercial game projects.
- At least 1 shipped AAA game as a senior or principal systems programmer.
- Knowledge and understanding of multiprocessor programming.
- Familiarity working on core engine systems.
- Previous experience working on multi-platform software projects.
- Expert in C/C++.
- Capable of working independently and efficiently under reasonable deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative and dependable with an eye for problem solving.
Compensation
- The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $108,900 and $161,160 per Year.
Benefits
- Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the
- medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretiona
- Work closely with other game developers to define and implement the vision of our game.
Company info
- At Cloud Chamber we strive to make BioShock games that move people: evocative, immersive, and meaningful experiences that stay with you long after you've rolled credits. Great games are born from great collaborations, supported by a culture that brings out the best in our teams. We work openly, learn through play, take ownership, push ourselves to be better, and deliver for our players.
- The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $108,900 and $161,160 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
- 14 paid holidays per calendar year
- paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretiona
- At Cloud Chamber we strive to make BioShock games that move people: evocative, immersive, and meaningful experiences that stay with you long after you've rolled credits.
- Great games are born from great collaborations, supported by a culture that brings out the best in our teams.
- The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $108,900 and $161,160 per Year.
- However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.
- Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretiona
- At Cloud Chamber, we are champions of high standards, pushing for progress and embracing change.
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