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Senior Engine Programmer
Montréal, Quebec, Canada · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 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.
- This position requires professional proficiency in both French and English.
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.
Benefits
- 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.
- For candidates located in Quebec:
- This position requires professional proficiency in both French and English. Proficiency in English is required to collaborate with our U.S. teams and international partners, as well as to handle specialized technical documentation (reading, writing, and communication).
- As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform their essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.
- 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.
- Proficiency in English is required to collaborate with our U.S. teams and international partners, as well as to handle specialized technical documentation (reading, writing, and communication).
- As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform their essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
- Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.
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- At Cloud Chamber, we are champions of high standards, pushing for progress and embracing change.
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