Tools Programmer

Digital Extremes

London, ON, Canada

2d ago

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Digital Extremes is seeking a Tools Programmer to join our team! The Tools Programmer will be responsible to contribute to the tools our development team uses to create our games, both improving existing tools, and concepting and implementing new editor features to assist the designers and developers.

They work closely with our creative, dedicated and diverse development team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To play a key role in designing and implementing a suite of development tools to support next-gen games

Create user-friendly applications in support of the development team

Aid in Developing and maintaining a cross-platform, next-generation game engine

Communicate with designers, artists and other engineers to ensure tools satisfy production needs

Identify and find solutions to pipeline issues

Maintain code quality and performance and extend systems to support changing design requirements over time

Contribute innovative and original ideas toward all aspects of the game’s production and development

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Math or equivalent experience

2+ years game development or equivalent programming experience, with at least 1 shipped product

Strong knowledge of C and C++

Experience developing for modern game systems

Good communication skills, work ethic and motivation

Passion for playing and developing exceptional games

PREFERRED EXTRAS

Strong knowledge of LUA

Strong math skills with emphasis on 3D math

Console programming experience

Experience with concurrent programming

Familiarity with Perforce

Familiarity with profiling tools (i.e. VTune)

Knowledge of game design patterns and systems

Experience in collaborating in team settings

Possesses the ability and drive to contribute and advance all aspects of a game

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios.

Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II.

The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 50 million registered players on PC, PS4™, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch™.

For more information about Digital Extremes, visit . To sign up for Warframe, visit www.warframe.com.

WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact.

Developing new and existing talent is our long-term focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers .

We summon you to join our elite team!

The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include :

Competitive salary with bonus opportunities

Excellent benefits and paid time off

Matching RRSP plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Virtual access to Dialogue, our mental wellness and healthcare services app

Professional development and career support

Work-life balance fitness subsidies

Employee recognition program to celebrate personal success through an online platform

Be part of Giving Back through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE

Virtual events such as team building exercises, Games night, Live band performances, Adult and separate children’s holiday and summer parties for global teams!

JOIN US

Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.

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