Game Programmer

GAME PROGRAMMER

We’re looking for an experienced Game Programmer to join our Game Development team. The candidate we are looking for should be self-motivated, energetic team player able to efficiently prototype new game systems and bring them to a high level of polish. At Streamline Games, you will enjoy an opportunity to shape the technologies and features of our games while working with other talented Programmers, Designers and Artists in a fun and dynamic environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivering excellence
• Designing and implementing new features and enhancing the features related to the gameplay of our games.
• Writing clear, functional, documented and maintainable code according to the game design documentation, adhering to programming standards set.
• Document and peer review technical designs and code with fellow programmers.
• Communication
• Keep the Lead Programmer up to date regarding status of tasks at all times.
• Working closely with designers, artists, QA, and other engineers to ensure a great player experience.
• Schedule own time wisely, notify Producers and Lead Programmers when encountering roadblocks and challenges.
• Team and personal development
• Support the development of cutting-edge technologies for use in our games and improvement of workflow practices.
• Be open and work with constructive criticism, direction and changes.
• Consistently refine one’s own programming abilities and learn new software packages as well as in-house tools.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, other comparable degree area, or comparable experience
• 2+ years of professional video game programming experience
• High proficiency in C / C++
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of game optimization and performance profiling skills
• Experience developing with Unreal Engine 4
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills (English)
• Experience working with GIT, SVN or Perforce
• A veritable passion for playing and making games
• Solid understanding of game programming patterns

BENEFICIAL SKILLS:

• Ability to fearlessly jump into large, existing code bases
• Experience with console development
• Experience with multithreaded programming
• Familiar with multiplayer game development
• Familiar with TCR/TRC
• Familiarity or experience with agile software development practices (i.e. SCRUM)
• One or more shipped game titles

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance