Senior Tools Programmer

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Digital Extremes is seeking a Senior Tools Programmer to join our team! The Senior Tools Programmer will be responsible to contribute to the tools our development team uses to create our games, both improving existing tools, and concepting and implementing new editor features to assist the designers and developers. They work closely with our creative, dedicated and diverse development team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To play a key role in designing and implementing a suite of development tools to support next-gen games
• Create user-friendly applications in support of the development team
• Aid in Developing and maintaining a cross-platform, next-generation game engine
• Communicate with designers, artists and other engineers to ensure tools satisfy production needs
• Identify and find solutions to pipeline issues
• Maintain code quality and performance and extend systems to support changing design requirements over time
• Contribute innovative and original ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production and development
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Math or equivalent experience
• 5+ years game development or equivalent programming experience, with at least 1 shipped product
• Strong knowledge of C and C++
• Experience developing for modern game systems
• Good communication skills, work ethic and motivation
• Passion for playing and developing exceptional games

PREFERRED EXTRAS

• Strong math skills with emphasis on 3D math
• Console programming experience
• Experience with concurrent programming
• Familiarity with Perforce
• Familiarity with profiling tools (i.e. VTune)
• Knowledge of game design patterns and systems
• Experience in collaborating in team settings
• Possesses the ability and drive to contribute and advance all aspects of a game

“Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.” 

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Digital Extremes is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value a candidate brings.

Salary Range: $95,000 - $125,000 CAD

Existing Vacancy: Yes – we’re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position

We believe in the power of human connection. At Digital Extremes, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. All applications are reviewed by human, qualified recruiters.