Engine Programmer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Engine Programmer (March of Giants): Develop, refactor, and optimize core engine systems for a video game project with an accent on performance, maintenance, modularity, scalability, and compatibility. Focus on building innovative modules, analyzing existing functions, solving complex problems, and ensuring long-term system reliability.

Location: Office-based in Montreal or Quebec City, Canada or Düsseldorf, Germany

Company

Global leader in gaming, creating original experiences like Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, and Just Dance.

What you will do

• Develop, refactor, and optimize core engine systems with focus on long-term performance and scalability.
• Compile project needs, assess technical feasibility, and build required modules.
• Analyze existing engine functions, recommend improvements, and implement new systems inspired by industry.
• Maintain performance, support production features, and document work for knowledge transfer.
• Propose innovative changes and handle all related programming duties.

Requirements

• Degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent.
• 1-3 years experience in software programming, ideally in video games.
• Excellent understanding of engine systems architecture and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving, autonomy, resourcefulness, and detail-orientation.
• Interest in hardware architecture.