Video Game Engine Programmer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Japan.

📋 Description

• Engage in game engine programming for thrilling projects aimed at next-generation consoles.

• Evaluate code submitted by fellow engineers to ensure it aligns with quality standards.

• Create systems and associated utilities for proprietary custom engines.

• Incorporate rendering engines into current codebases.

• Implement architectural modifications to seamlessly and extensibly support new engine features.

• Focus on save data management, job systems, memory management, and developmental support features.

• Independently design, test, and debug code.

• Decompose large features into manageable engineering tasks and collaborate with other engineers.

• Analyze and comprehend complex systems.

• Guide engineers in best practices for engine development.

• Develop systems with a strong emphasis on optimization and performance.

• Assess tasks and ensure timely delivery.

• Produce clear, maintainable code that successfully passes senior-engineer reviews.

• Highlight any blockers to the project lead.

• Test and document solutions thoroughly.

• Implement and maintain software engineering best practices throughout the entire software development life cycle.

• Take responsibility for significant and mission-critical sections of the codebase and complex features.

• Collaborate with non-engineering team members to deliver functional features.

• Evaluate feature feasibility and suggest solutions.

• Offer programming expertise for large features and architectural recommendations.

• Analyze code reviews to spot potential design and implementation issues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.

• For candidates based in Japan: 3+ years of professional software engineering experience and at least 2 years in developing custom engines.

• For candidates based overseas: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience and 5+ years focused on developing custom engines.

• Several years of experience working with custom engines.

• Experience with released games on consoles.

• Ability to write clean, readable, and efficient code while designing its architecture.

• Strong debugging and optimization capabilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Familiarity with existing optimization techniques.

• Strong emphasis on performance and performance analysis.

• Proficient math skills.

• Solid software development skills, along with knowledge of design theory and development processes.

• Strong personal time management abilities.

• Experience with rendering engines, animation-specific tools, and platforms like PlayStation or Microsoft.

• Robust software engineering skills and understanding of coding patterns.

• Significant experience with C++ and proficiency in C# (WPF).

• Comfortable using source code management systems such as Git, SVN, or Perforce.

• At least conversational proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N3 or higher).

• Sufficient English proficiency to read, write, and discuss technical topics.

• Willingness to be an active team member and engage in technical discussions.

• Open to providing and receiving constructive feedback.

• Must reside in Japan during the duration of employment.

• Preferred qualifications include: Ruby, Python, shell scripting, experience with other game engines, 3+ years in the video game industry, and at least one released game.

🏝️ Benefits

• Legal assistance for visa applications.

• Monthly allowance for home office equipment and supplies (15,000 JPY/month).

• Private language tutoring (in Japanese and/or English).

• Commute expenses covered (note: 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, post-probation period).

• Bereavement/funeral leave.

• Sick leave: 5 days per year (paid, applicable after the probation period).

• Social insurance included.

• Parental leave offered.

• Annual salary review and potential salary adjustments based on experience and project contributions.

• Access to digital learning materials and manager-supported training programs.

• Mentorship from senior staff members.

• Flexible working hours with core hours set between 11:00 and 16:00.

• Options for remote work/home office; office space, meeting rooms, and hot desks available.