Senior Porting Programmer

Summary

Join our team as a Senior Porting Programmer to contribute to the development of our state-of-the-art soft-body physics engine, BeamNG.drive. You will be responsible for porting our custom engine to various console platforms, ensuring high performance and reliability. This role requires extensive experience in porting custom engines, strong C++ skills, and a deep understanding of low-level rendering APIs. You will collaborate with external partners and take ownership of porting projects. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can manage tasks effectively and stay updated on advancements in engine technology. We offer flexible working hours, language courses, talent development programs, parental leave, an employee assistance program, and relocation assistance.

Requirements

• Expertise in transitioning custom game engines to console platforms, prioritising programming skills
• Proficient in adapting third-party libraries for effective platform compatibility
• Experience in creating abstraction layers for file systems and window interfaces on new platforms
• Knowledge of low-level rendering APIs like DirectX 12 and Vulkan
• Skilled in automating continuous integration processes and understanding DevOps methodologies
• Strong command of C++ for efficient and maintainable code
• Experience with compiler optimisation techniques and debugging
• Proven ability to independently manage projects with minimal oversight
• Eagerness to learn and embrace the unique challenges presented by a physics engine simulation game: just like us
• Outstanding command of English, both spoken and written

Responsibilities

• Port custom engines for console platforms, focusing on programming rather than asset modification
• Enhance third-party libraries for optimal performance on target platforms
• Develop abstraction layers for filesystem management and system-level integrations
• Optimise low-level rendering APIs like DirectX 12 and Vulkan for improved performance
• Resolve compiler issues to boost build processes and runtime performance
• Set up and maintain CI automation pipelines for efficient development
• Overcome DevOps challenges to integrate new libraries and platforms smoothly
• Collaborate with external partners to support porting and resolve platform-specific issues
• Foster proactive team communication through active participation and discussion tracking
• Take ownership of porting projects, ensuring successful completion with minimal oversight
• Manage tasks effectively to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards
• Stay updated on advancements in engine technology and rendering techniques
• Quickly learn and adapt to new technologies as project needs change

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and porting applications on Linux platforms
• Familiarity with additional platforms beyond primary consoles
• Knowledge of advanced DevOps tools and practices, including containerization and orchestration
• Contributions to open-source projects related to engine development or porting

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Language courses
• Talent development program (training budget, participation in seminars/conferences, etc)
• Personal development program (feedback, leadership, conflict engagement, etc)
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)