Remote Unreal Engine Programmer

Summary

Wizcorp is seeking an experienced Unreal Engine (4 and 5) Game Programmer to work on exciting projects for next-generation consoles. The job requires strong technical abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. Wizcorp offers a friendly and honest working environment with personal and professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Few years of work experience with Unreal Engine
• Released games on consoles
• C++ as lingua franca
• Strong software development skills, design theory, and development processes
• End-to-end software development knowledge
• Experience in one or multiple of the following: Development using the Unreal Online Subsystem, Familiarity with Unreal Engine’s internal systems, Knowledge on how to customize them, Development targeting PlayStation platforms, Development targeting Microsoft platforms, Familiarity with other target platforms (Nintendo, PC, mobile)
• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline; or relevant professional experience
• 3+ years professional software engineering experience
• 2+ years professional experience using Unreal Engine 4
• 2+ years professional experience developing console games (including using test kits and dev kits)
• Solid software engineering abilities (good code hygiene, familiarity with various coding patterns, etc.)
• Strong experience with C++ and debugging in Unreal Engine
• Comfortable with source code management systems (Git, SVN, Perforce, etc.)
• English proficiency (ability to read, write, and discuss technical matters)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with some of the following languages: C#, Ruby, Python, shell scripting (Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine’s build pipeline
• Experience with other game engines such (Unity, proprietary engines, or others)
• At least 3 years of experience in the video game industry
• Worked on at least 1 released game
• Conversational Japanese proficiency or above

Benefits

• Monthly allowance for home office equipment and supplies (15,000 JPY/month)
• Private language tutoring (Japanese and/or English)
• Commute fees (however, train passes are not reimbursed)
• Weekends and national holidays off
• Summer/winter vacation: 5 days per year (paid, applicable after the probation period)
• Annual Paid Leave: 10 days per year (first year, following the probation period)
• Bereavement/funeral leave
• Sick leave: 5 days per year (paid, applicable after the probation period)
• Social insurance
• Parental leave ( learn more here )