Remote Video Game Engine Programmer

Summary

Wizcorp is seeking a Game Engine Programmer with 3+ years of professional software engineering experience and 2+ years of professional experience developing custom engine. The role involves working on exciting projects for next-generation consoles, writing clean, readable, performant code, and debugging complex systems.

Requirements

• 3+ years professional software engineering experience
• 2+ years professional experience developing custom engine
• Solid software engineering abilities (good code hygiene, familiarity with various coding patterns, etc.)
• Strong software development skills, design theory, and development processes
• Strong personal time management
• Experience in one or multiple of the following: Creation of Rendering engines, Implementation of Animation specific tools, Development targeting PlayStation platforms, Development targeting Microsoft platforms, Familiarity with other target platforms (Nintendo, PC, mobile)

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and debug own code without assistance from other engineers
• Break down large features into engineering tasks and work with other engineers to complete them
• Decipher and understand complex systems
• Mentor engineers in engine development best practices
• Develop system with a strong focus on optimization and performance
• Confidently communicate with all members of the company

Benefits

• Monthly allowance for home office equipment and supplies (15,000 JPY/month)
• Private language tutoring (Japanese and/or English)
• Commute fees
• Weekends and national holidays off
• 5 days summer/winter vacation per year (paid, applicable after the probation period)
• 10 days annual paid leave 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