Senior C++ Game Programmer

1 month ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Summitsquad Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior C++ Game Programmer to join our team at Summit Squad, a mobile games studio in Calgary, Canada. As a key member of our development team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our new mid-core mobile game and contributing to the success of our studio.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain efficient, reusable C++ code for various game components.
  • Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and other engineers to create and iterate on game features.
  • Use algorithms, data structures, and design patterns to optimize code for extendability and readability.
  • Apply best practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD), refactoring, and code reviews to maintain a clean and manageable codebase.
  • Foster a culture of innovation within the team by encouraging brainstorming and constructive feedback.
  • Debug and optimize code for performance, stability, and quality.
  • Monitor technical performance metrics like crash rates, FPS, startup times, and CPU usage throughout development.
  • Think "beyond the design document" to identify edge cases in newly implemented features and suggest improvements.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of professional experience with Test-Driven Development in C++ (C++11 minimum).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
  • Strong grasp of algorithms, data structures, design patterns, and performance optimization techniques.
  • Experience with asynchronous, multi-threaded, and parallel programming.
  • Familiarity with the new features in C++17.
  • Exceptional ability to identify bugs in unfamiliar C++ code.
  • Demonstrable experience throughout the game development life cycle.
  • Strong communication skills and team collaboration abilities.
  • Self-motivated, focused, and passionate about technology.
  • Broad understanding of various game programming disciplines such as gameplay, graphics, UI, audio, tools, etc.
  • Ability to adapt to changing needs and requirements.
  • Familiarity with Scrum or Agile development methodologies.
  • Enthusiastic gamer across mobile, console, and PC platforms.
  • App development experience on iOS or Android.
  • A history of participating in code reviews.
  • Familiarity with game engines like Unity, Unreal, or Godot.
  • Portfolio showcasing completed game projects to which you've contributed.
  • Experience with real-time, multiplayer games.
  • Graphics programming experience (OpenGL/Vulkan preferred).
  • Experience with languages like Lua, Swift, Haxe, Python, Java, or Go.
  • Familiarity with DevOps backend frameworks.
  • Master's degree or equivalent in computer science or a related field.
About Summit Squad

We are a mobile games company based in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Our squad consists of mobile game industry veterans producing successful games played by millions of people around the world. Our passion is creating games that have endless fun, depth, joy, competition, and community, inspiring players to have long-lasting and rewarding experiences every day.

Creating incredible gaming moments requires the best from our talent and that means we need you at your best. At Summit Squad, we're committed to making sure you can succeed by offering a competitive array of benefits.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary, opportunities for equity participation.
  • Flexible time-off and hours policies.
  • Wellbeing allowance.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision is covered by a health spending account.
  • Summit Squad's annual play fund allows you to broaden your gaming knowledge and bring those ideas to the squad.
How to Apply

If you're passionate about game development and want to join a talented team of professionals, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you.

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