Digital Extremes
Tech / AI / Software
SeniorToolsProgrammer
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“Senior Tools Programmer at Digital Extremes. Skills: Tools Programmer, game development, C++, editor features. contribute to the tools our development team uses to create our games. improving existing tools”
Industry & Context.
Identify and find solutions to pipeline issues
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years game development or equivalent programming experience, at least 1 shipped product, knowledge of C and C++, Experience developing for modern game systems, Good communication skills, work ethic, motivation, Passion for playing and developing exceptional games
Nice to Have
math skills with emphasis on 3D math, Console programming experience, Experience with concurrent programming, Familiarity with Perforce, Familiarity with profiling tools (i. e. VTune), Knowledge of game design patterns and systems, Experience in collaborating in team settings, Possesses the ability and drive to contribute and advance all aspects of a game
What You'll Do.
contribute to the tools our development team uses to create our games
improving existing tools
concepting and implementing new editor features to assist the designers and developers
designing and implementing a suite of development tools to support next-gen games
Create user-friendly applications in support of the development team
Developing and maintaining a cross-platform
next-generation game engine
Identify and find solutions to pipeline issues
Maintain code quality and performance
extend systems to support changing design requirements over time
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work closely with our creative, dedicated and diverse development team; Communicate with designers, artists and other engineers to ensure tools satisfy production needs; Experience in collaborating in team settings
Communication Scope
Good communication skills; Communicate with designers, artists and other engineers
Full Job Description
ABOUT THIS POSITION Digital Extremes is seeking a Senior Tools Programmer to join our team! The Senior Tools Programmer will be responsible to contribute to the tools our development team uses to create our games, both improving existing tools, and concepting and implementing new editor features to assist the designers and developers. They work closely with our creative, dedicated and diverse development team. RESPONSIBILITIES To play a key role in designing and implementing a suite of development tools to support next-gen games Create user-friendly applications in support of the development team Aid in Developing and maintaining a cross-platform, next-generation game engine Communicate with designers, artists and other engineers to ensure tools satisfy production needs Identify and find solutions to pipeline issues Maintain code quality and performance and extend systems to support changing design requirements over time Contribute innovative and original ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production and development Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Math or equivalent experience 5+ years game development or equivalent programming experience, with at least 1 shipped product Strong knowledge of C and C++ Experience developing for modern game systems Good communication skills, work ethic and motivation Passion for playing and developing exceptional games PREFERRED EXTRAS Strong math skills with emphasis on 3D math Console programming experience Experience with concurrent programming Familiarity with Perforce Familiarity with profiling tools (i. e. VTune) Knowledge of game design patterns and systems Experience in collaborating in team settings Possesses the ability and drive to contribute and advance all aspects of a game “Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.” Please note that the salary range mentioned in
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