Senior Engine Programmer

thatgamecompany•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$164,500 - $200,250•Remote

About The Position

We’re looking for an exceptional Senior Engine Programmer to join our live team to help craft the most advanced social game on earth. Elements that can help us meet the demands of this complex product, while presenting an interface to the user which exemplifies the elegance that TGC is known for. 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.

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.

Benefits

Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Two Weeks Winter Break
Employees 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 members
Pre-tax wellness stipend
Pre-tax work from home stipend
Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match
Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discount portal for everyday goods and services
Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together
Support for personal professional development