Senior Engine Programmer

Summary

Join Digital Extremes as a Senior Engine Programmer and contribute to the development of high-quality mobile gaming experiences. You will port and maintain mobile versions of games and applications, collaborating closely with a creative team. This role requires expertise in C++, mobile software development, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will be located near London, Ontario, and able to work in a hybrid capacity. You will be responsible for writing robust, maintainable code, ensuring technical quality, and designing and maintaining build systems. You will also contribute to backend development and evaluate design requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum five years of recent and relevant work experience as a mobile programmer or similar role in the video game industry
• Demonstrated experience in writing robust, maintainable, multi-platform code with C++ and software development for the video gaming industry
• Strong knowledge in game development, mobile requirements, touch controls, and optimization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent team work skills
• Proven ability to document and communicate design ideas
• Excellent knowledge of the video game industry
• Be a driven individual who has a proven track record of delivering projects on time

Responsibilities

• Write robust, maintainable, multi-platform code
• Ensure technical quality through tuning and bug fixing
• Maintain code performance through profiling and optimization
• Design, develop, and maintain build systems
• Complete the backend development tasks of game servers, including operations, maintenance, monitoring, and the creation of automated deployment tools
• Evaluate the technical feasibility and correctness of various design requirements proposed during planning
• Assist in adapting existing graphics-related systems and tools pipeline to support mobile platforms, as needed
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with metal/vulkan graphics

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
• Excellent benefits and paid time off
• Matching RRSP or Simple IRA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Virtual access to Dialogue or Guardian, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
• Professional development and career support
• Work-life balance wellness subsidies
• Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
• Employee events and team building exercises