Systems Programmer – RPG / MMO Games Developer – Canada

Job Title –Systems Programmer – RPG / MMO Games Developer – Canada

Job Location – Canada

Job Type – Permanent

Salary – Negotiable plus benefits

Job ID – 14772

OPM is working with a leading games developer of RPG console and PC Games. They create, deliver and evolve the most emotionally engaging games in the world.

Currently looking for an experienced Systems Programmer to drive the implementation of new features and workflows for content creators

• Optimizing performance and memory usage.
• Becoming an expert in internal technology and contribute by writing and/or suggesting improvements at the game and engine level as needed.
• Working with internal shared technology groups when necessary. Author runtime, build pipeline, and possibly even tools code.
• Performing code reviews and be willing to pair and mentor other team members regularly.
• Driving standard software engineering processes and best practices for requirements, design, implementation and testing.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• BS (or higher) in Computer Science or related field
• 4+ years of programming experience.
• Advanced knowledge of C/C++. C# is highly desired
• Must have contributed extensively to and shipped one or more AAA games.
• Ability to quickly digest and work with as well as extend existing systems with both internal and external code.
• Experience with performance optimization, ideally in a complex multi-threaded environment.
• Expert-level debugging skills.

Tagged as: Systems Programmer