Tools Programmer

2 Months ago • All levels • UI/UX Design

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Tools Programmer at Cloud Imperium Games, you'll be a key member of the graphics team, responsible for designing and implementing tools that empower programmers to build their ambitious space simulator games. This includes creating editors for constructing solar systems, data pipelines for managing massive datasets, and improving overall developer workflow. You will collaborate with designers, artists, engineers, and QA to solve complex problems, ensuring tools are robust, scalable, and user-friendly. The role requires proficiency in C++, experience with UI frameworks (QT/MFC), 3D math knowledge, and a passion for creating excellent user experiences. You'll need to effectively communicate technical solutions to both programmers and other team members.
Must have:
  • Proficient in C++
  • Experience with UI frameworks (QT/MFC)
  • 3D Math knowledge
  • Excellent UX design skills
  • Agile environment experience
  • Effective technical communication

Job Details

We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.

As part of graphics team our Tools Programmers are the powerhouse behind the multitude of tools that empower/enable our programmers to build such ambitious and technologically advanced games. Delivering everything from slick editor tools for constructing a solar system, to the data pipelines to compress terabytes of geometry and textures, our tools programmers work closely with Designers, Artists, Engineers, QA and Production to solve a multitude of problems.

With the huge scale of our games and resulting complexity of technology it's built upon, it is critical that our tools empower developers to effortlessly realize their ambitions, whether that be constructing a million km wide asteroid belt or SOMETHING SMALL.

We publish a weekly update of our progress, along with trailers and streams of our main events at: https://www.youtube.com/c/RobertsSpaceInd

Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edge videogames that defy expectations. We’re currently developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history.

For more information about life at Cloud Imperium Games, check this out - https://youtu.be/cXjp7SRBpIA

What does a Tools Programmer at CIG do?

  • Collaborate with other team members and disciplines to design and implement well-engineered, reliable, scalable and robust tool.
  • Identify internal technical and developmental risks and obstacles and apply latest techniques and solutions to overcome them.
  • Work to continuously improve user experience, capabilities and performance.
  • Peer-review technical designs and documentation with the help of the wider team.
     

What do we expect from our Tool Programmers?

  • Comfortable working with C++ in a large shared codebase.
  • Experience with UI frameworks, such as QT and/or MFC would be advantageous.
  • Familiarity with 3D math.
  • Passion for creating a great UX.
  • Ability to iterate and improve workflow through innovative problem solving.
  • Ability to work in an agile, cross-functional environment.
  • Effective at explaining and presenting technical solutions to both programmers and team members from other disciplines.


So, if you are an enthusiastic and self-starting Tools Programmer please apply for this role immediately!

CIG Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it’s our differences that make it special.

Fraud Statement

We are aware of people receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from CIG. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment.

If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at info{@}cloudimperiumgames.com with any information you may have.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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About The Company

Cloud Imperium Games is a new kind of independent studio dedicated to delivering AAA experiences outside the established publisher system, founded by Chris Roberts, creator of the best selling Wing Commander and Freelancer series, Cloud Imperium is currently developing Star Citizen, a record-shattering crowd funded title that combines classic space sim gameplay with Hollywood-caliber visuals.


Cloud Imperium aims to pave new ground in game development by sharing the process with the players. Where game development was once hidden, Cloud Imperium has opted to share the process with those backing Star Citizen. Supporters come to know the team and follow them every step of the way as the game created. The community is closely engaged and their feedback Is considered in all aspects of game development, avoiding standard publicity to put Roberts’ epic vision directly in players’ hands.


Cloud Imperium has studios in Los Angeles, California ; Austin, Texas ; Manchester, UK and Frankfurt, Germany.

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