Developer Relations Engineer

Havok has been at the forefront of innovation in video game development for over a decade. We build cross-platform game engine technology, mainly for AAA titles. Our clients include Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, From Software, EA, Ubisoft, 2k Games, and many more. Our group is made up of talented, small teams. Each of our engineers has a chance to improve our group, our business, and our ground-breaking products. We cultivate a professional, stable development environment that is not subject to the long periods of crunch time sometimes associated with game development. Our team is growing to take on new challenges and this is an opportunity to get involved at the start of exciting, high impact projects.

Our team works with game developers throughout production to help them integrate and optimize the latest, greatest technology. The Havok team in the San Francisco & Redmond campuses are seeking a Developer Relations Engineer who will enable technical, artistic, and imaginative developers to create stunning experiences and redefine the boundaries of interactive 3D. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn, design, and implement Havok products that are at the forefront of the industry, and even directly improve the products with your own ideas.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with developers providing advice and support on how best to integrate our technology in their game engine.
• Work closely with customers through all stages of their game's development from prototype through release and beyond.
• Accurately assess customers' requirements and recommend solutions which best meet these requirements for a task or overall software solution.
• Use customer feedback to implement improvements and features in our products.
• Proactively learn & implement new technologies quickly and independently.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments in Havok products and practices as well as technology in the game industry at large.
• Learn from, and be mentored by, some of the best engineers in the industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ year(s) experience in C++ coding, debugging, and testing skills.
• 1+ year(s) professional 3D software development experience.

• Experience within the Games Industry
  • Commitment to, and understanding of, the video game industry.
  • Working with customers or partners on technical solutions.
• Working with a team in a shared environment.
• Experience working on Engines, Tools and Environments
  • Game engine development, 3D graphics or simulation programming.
  • Using commercial 3D engines (e.g. Unreal Engine, Unity).
  • Using 3D modeling tools (e.g. Maya, 3ds Max, Blender).
  • Mobile development (iOS or Android).
• Expereince managing customers and good communication skills

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.