Engine Programmer - Remote

Overview

As an Engine Programmer at thatgamecompany, you will be a highly valued member of a world-class Engine and Game Development team. 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.

In Short

• 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.
• Experience developing a game engine (at work, school, or as a personal project)
• 2+ years of technical engineering experience with C or C++
• 3 to 5+ years experience in game development or similar 3D media using C++ (nice to have)
• Have a pet engine project or game (ideally with public code that we can view) (nice to have)
• Clear communication skills, ability to work closely with other high-caliber engineers and artists (nice to have)
• 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.

Requirements

• Experience developing a game engine (at work, school, or as a personal project)
• 2+ years of technical engineering experience with C or C++

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.
• 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 (CCA)
• Discount portal for everyday goods and services
• Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together
• Support for personal professional development