Senior Engine Programmer (Unannounced tactical game)

2 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Game Engine • Game Programmer • Undisclosed

About the job

Job Description

The Senior Engine Programmer is responsible for maintaining and optimizing In-House game engines for an unannounced tactical game. Key responsibilities include identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, expanding the engine for new requirements, profiling game performance, ensuring engine stability and compatibility, responding to bugs quickly, collaborating effectively within and outside the team, and staying current with new techniques. The role requires strong C++, data structures, and algorithm skills, familiarity with multi-threaded game engine architecture, and experience in game engine optimization. Experience in one area such as animation, physics, AI, graphics, sound, debugging, or assembly language is also beneficial. The position is based in Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Must have:
  • C++ expertise
  • Data structures & algorithms
  • Multi-threaded engine experience
  • Game engine optimization
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team collaboration
Good to have:
  • Animation, physics, AI, graphics, sound, debug, assembly language experience
  • Console game development (Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox)

Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Engine Programmer is responsible for the maintenance of and the optimization of In-House game engines. He/She should be able to find the bottleneck of performance and give feasible solutions on how to solve it. As a senior one, he/she also can help team members who are less experienced.

 

What you will do

 

  • Expand the engine for new requirements. Delivery results in time.
  • Profile game performance, make out solution and implement it within budget.
  • Responsible for stability and compatibility of engine. Quick response for bugs.
  • Strong ability to collaborate and communicate inside and outside team.
  • Keep an eye on new techniques. Strong self-motivation in learning.

 

     

    Qualifications

    What you will bring

    • Understand C++, data structure and algorithm quite well.
    • Familiar with multiple-thread game engine structure.
    • Having experience of game engine optimization.
    • Knowing one of the fields quite well: animation, physical, AI, graphics, sound, debug, assembly language, etc.
    • Good English reading and writing skill.

    Additional Information

    • Console game development experience: Nintendo switch, PlayStation, Xbox, etc.
    • Good English listening and speaking skill.
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    Ubisoft’s 21,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences.


    Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. 


    Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. 


    If you are excited about solving game changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us Create the unknown.

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