Video Game Engine Programmer

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Requirements:

• Ability to write clean, readable, performant code and design the architecture around it.
• Excellent debugging and optimization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of existing optimization techniques.
• Focus on performance and performance analysis.
• Strong math skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and contribute to technical discussions.
• Eager to both provide and receive constructive feedback for continual growth.
• Strong software development skills, design theory, and development processes.
• Strong personal time management.
• Experience in the creation of Rendering engines, implementation of Animation specific tools, development targeting PlayStation platforms, Microsoft platforms, and familiarity with other target platforms.
• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline; or relevant professional experience.
• 3+ years professional software engineering experience.
• 2+ years professional experience developing custom engine.
• Strong experience with C++ and proficiency in C# (WPF).
• Comfortable with source code management systems (Git, SVN, Perforce, etc.).
• At least conversational Japanese proficiency - JLPT N3 or above.
• English proficiency (ability to read, write, and discuss technical matters).

Responsibilities:

• Estimate own tasks and deliver them in a timely manner.
• Write clear, maintainable code that passes review by other senior engineers.
• Raise all blockers when they arise to the project lead.
• Test and document provided solutions to allow other developers to review and learn.
• Implement and uphold software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle.
• Take ownership of large areas of the code base and large complex features.
• Take ownership of mission-critical areas of the codebase.
• Coordinate with members outside of the engineering team to deliver features in a timely manner.
• Determine large feature feasibility and propose solutions.
• Provide solid programming expertise to deliver large features and architecture suggestions.
• Provide code review analysis that uses all relevant experience to foresee problems with design and implementation.