Senior Engine Programmer

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Thatgamecompany · Remote

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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and update core systems of the TGC game engine
Collaborate closely with various disciplines, including artists, designers, and other engineers, to gather requirements, deliver and iterate on features
Help monitor, identify and troubleshoot issues and inefficiencies to increase the overall effectiveness of the development team.

Requirements

Experience developing a game engine (at work, school, or as a personal project)
5+ years of technical engineering experience with C or C++
Find the idea of working in a custom game engine more fun than working in a Big Engine™
Built custom engines or have worked with custom engines and ported them to multiple platforms
Demonstrated ability to execute longer-term projects in complicated code bases with multiple stakeholders.
5 to 10+ years experience in game development or similar 3D media using C++
Have a pet engine project or game (ideally with public code that we can view)
Clear communication skills, ability to work closely with other high-caliber engineers and artists.

Benefits

Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Two Weeks Winter BreakEmployees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job-there's no waiting period before they kick in.Pet Insurance for those who need it too.Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family membersPre-tax wellness stipendPre-tax work from home stipendAccess our savings plan (401K program) with company matchMental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Discount portal for everyday goods and servicesEmployee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow TogetherSupport for personal professional developmentPlease note: Include your portfolio link, if any. If not, please state what features you've worked on in that particular project. We also require you to take a test. Thank you!Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.The salary range for this position is $164,500 USD to $222,500 USD annually, with theopportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company's compensation practices.Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company's standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off.Our base pay is benchmarked against regional market and industry data and is adjusted to reflect the cost of living in your specific geographic area.#LI-RemoteHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Remote work optionsPerformance bonus

Additional Information

Senior Engine Programmer Remote US & Canada only We're looking for an exceptional Senior Engine Programmer to join our live team to help craft the most advanced social game on earth. As an Engine Programmer at thatgamecompany, you will be a highly valued member of a world-class Engine and Game Development team for an unannounced game. For the right candidate, there are ample opportunities for fun engineering challenges: Performance (CPU and GPU), Cross-platform support, Netcode, Multithreading, Audio, and Rendering, just to name a few. You will be surrounded by knowledgeable peers who will be there to coach and mentor, as you grow into a highly impactful member of the team.

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