GungHo Online Entertainment America

GungHo Online Entertainment America

Senior Software Engineer (Game Programming)

Redondo Beach, California · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$150kDetected 45 days ago
Code ReviewPerformance ManagementUnreal EngineCommunicationMentoring

About the role

  • This position is responsible for architecting, and implementing medium to large features for our internally developed games.
  • The role is also potentially responsible for managing and mentoring other software engineers.
  • The position is also partially responsible for the overall productivity and growth of the Development Department.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement medium to large features for our games using Unreal
  • Make sure that features are implemented to support the designed goal, with sufficient room to change and grow.
  • Be able to ask questions when necessary, and fill in the gaps when given partial designs and specs.
  • Help manage the Development Department
  • Manage employees working in the department and their workloads.
  • Perform special projects and other miscellaneous duties that are assigned by upper management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related technical discipline
  • 7+ years of video game development and product delivery experience
  • In depth knowledge of C++.
  • Ability to work with small, agile team environments.
  • Must have a passion for making fun, highly playable games!
  • Fluency in 3D graphics and shader programming.
  • Understanding of memory management.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Desire to learn and to grow.

Nice to have

  • In depth Knowledge of Unreal engine is plus.

Compensation

  • $120,000 - $150,000 per year (DOE)
  • Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 per year (DOE)

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid insurances: Health Insurance (PPO Medical, Dental, and Vision), Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Competitive paid time off: Vacation, Personal time, Sick Leave, Holidays, and Winter Breaks.

Company info

  • Located in Redondo Beach, CA, GungHo Online Entertainment America Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of the Japanese game company GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc.
  • Publishing titles across multiple platforms ranging from console to handheld and mobile, our group is comprised of veterans from various aspects of the industry brought together by one simple thing: a love of gaming.
  • Position Summary:
  • What you'll be doing:
  • Make sure that features are also implemented correctly internally.
  • Ensure efficient and timely implementation.
  • When implementing user facing features, make sure that the end result feels good to the user.
  • Ensure that projects are completed in a timely and accurate manner
  • Recommend solutions and approve schedules for development projects.
  • Communicate to management regarding future recruitment needs to ensure that the team is sufficiently staffed.
  • Supervise and participate in all aspects of internal and external projects (e.g. staffing, technology, tools, etc.).
  • Responsible for the performance management of direct reports.
  • Provide code reviews and detailed feedback to the team.
  • Continue to learn, grow, and stay up to date with latest technology
  • Stay up to date and be able to advise the company regarding latest tools and technologies.
  • Actively participate in recruitment efforts
  • Conduct phone and in-person interviews and evaluate the technical skill set of potential candidates.
  • Assist HR with hiring decisions and train new hires to ensure retention.
  • Other & Miscellaneous
  • Attend industry conferences for networking and information gathering purposes.
  • Meet with Third Party vendors to evaluate external tools and services.

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