People Can Fly is hiring a
Principal Engine Programmer, Remote - Poland

Summary

The job is for a Senior Software Engineer at People Can Fly, a leading AAA games development studio. The role involves proposing, implementing, and owning tasks, collaborating with the PCF Framework, designing and maintaining new low-level systems, and optimizing performance. The position requires 8+ years of experience in console/PC games, excellent C++ skills, proficiency with Source Control and Code Review tools, good knowledge of Project Management Software, excellent Unreal Engine knowledge, and strong mentoring and communication skills.

Requirements

• 8+ years experience working in console / PC games
• Involved in the production cycle of at least 2 titles
• Excellent primary programming language skills (C++)
• Proficient with Source Control and Code Review tools (Swarm, Perforce, Git, etc.)
• Good knowledge of Project Management Software (JIRA, Confluence, etc.)
• Excellent Unreal Engine knowledge
• Experience working with multi-threaded systems
• Performance and memory optimisation skills
• Ability to write solid, reliable, efficient code
• Experience with multiple core systems, such as graphics, tools, audio, networking, memory handling, scripting, etc
• Strong mentoring skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Responsibilities

• Propose, implement, own tasks and features in a timely fashion to a high standard of quality
• Provide regular updates to the production for your software and reach out to other parties who will be impacted by your work
• Collaborating with PCF Framework to define the direction of the shared components, and augment the stability, features  and performance of existing shared modules
• Propose, design and implement technical solutions to complex problems presented by the production
• Produce highly efficient systems and improve the performance of other systems
• Breakdown your own tasks, update your progress, ask questions and raise issues to relevant stakeholders as well as proposing solutions when needed
• Work closely with the project Architect to implement high quality features and code, proactively identify and address risks with the team
• Partner with leads to define priority management for features
• Proactively participate and approve code reviews
• Share knowledge with the rest of the studio
• Occasionally support leads in recruitment projects with HR collaboration
• Define the best practices and technical solutions used at the company
• Work with QA teams to define testing requirements for new and existing features

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with other programming languages
• Console experience, especially next-generation systems

Benefits

• Private medical healthcare including dental treatment for PCF members and their families (Signal Iduna)
• MultiSport card for you and your family members or friends
• Free library with a wide range of games and books you have unlimited access to
• In-company Polish and English language classes
• Fresh fruit, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office
• Flexible working hours
• Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions are included in the plan for members and their dependents
• Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment
• Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do