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We are looking for a talented and experienced
Lead Programmer to manage
a team of seasoned programmers for an unannounced
project. It is a multiplayer, third-person game with a
contemporary setting. We are a technology focused
company with an experienced programming team and an
advanced proprietary game engine.
A successful candidate will be a skilled and motivated
lead programmer with experience managing large
programming teams on complex multi-year projects for the
latest generation of consoles. You should be an expert
in many programming subfields such as game systems,
animation, AI, physics, or graphics and able to provide
concise, logical direction to programmers to create a
bug-free multiplayer game in a proprietary 3D game
engine.
Candidates local to Ontario, Canada are preferred, but
this is not a requirement.
Responsibilities
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Manage a team of programmers, assigning tasks,
reviewing code, and providing clear, well-considered
direction to meet the needs of a complex project.
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Work with the technical director to oversee and
implement high level architecture decisions to meet
the long term goals of our proprietary game engine.
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Research academic papers to stay informed on latest
technology trends to advance our engine for future
projects.
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Design, implement, and maintain clear, concise,
bug-free, multiplayer code to meet design
requirements.
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Debug, optimize, or modify code to adhere to
quality, readability, and reliability standards.
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Review, playtest, and verify code to ensure
correctness, robustness and fun factor.
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Collaborate with designers and artists to understand
and implement engine and game systems that are
functional, easy to use, and support the vision of
the game.
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Coordinate with external partners as needed to
represent the company from a technical standpoint.
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
work experience.
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Minimum 5 years of game development experience with
at least 1 shipped AAA title in a lead role.
- Expert proficiency with C++ and Java.
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Expertise architecting robust, well-written, and
efficient solutions to complex technical problems.
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Knowledge of multiple game programming subfields,
with expertise in at least one subfield.
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Experience writing and debugging code inside a
proprietary or commercial C++ 3D game engine such as
Unreal Engine.
- Experience writing multiplayer code.
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Deep knowledge of a wide range of video game genres
and a technical understanding of how game systems
are implemented.
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Motivated self-starter with exceptional technical
ability and exceptional communication skills.
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Passionate about developing high quality video
games.
Bonus Skills
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Experience with modeling, animation, or rigging
using 3DS Max or Maya.
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Experience creating real-time visual effects and
particle systems.
How to Apply
You will need to provide:
- Resume detailing your experience. (required)
- Cover letter. (preferred)
- References. (preferred)
Send the aforementioned items either by link or as an
attachment to
jobs@proformly.space, subject "Lead Programmer".
NOTE: For the foreseeable future, all positions at
Proformly Space are performed remotely, working from
home. We are flexible to accommodate the unique
needs you may have to ensure a productive, healthy
work environment.
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