Overview
Id Software, part of the ZeniMax Media Inc. family of companies, is seeking talented Principal Engine Programmers to help define, create, and maintain significant portions of idTech - the fastest and highest fidelity engine at 60hz+ on the planet. You will join our Core Technology group where your expertise and experience will be focused primarily on the base idTech engine, but you should be comfortable touching many areas of the code and may also work on tools, game code and our entire technology suite. Expect your abilities and scope of work to expand in a fast paced and highly innovative environment.
Responsibilities
The Principal Engine Programmer is responsible for co-developing requirements for new systems, engaging in iterative development in C++, writing documentation and supporting the content developers professionally. The generalist programmer should be proactive and prepared to take accountability for the development activities assigned. Not limited to :
- Work with our Core Technology group to create the best-in-class FPS engine tailored for our legendary titles
- Subject matter expert in engine development
- Work well with other engineers, artists, and designers specifically in the areas of developer experience and iteration time
- Accurately estimate schedules and deliver high quality work products to that schedule
Qualifications
10+ years game industry programming experience with at least 6+ years of engine experienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent demonstrable industry experienceHigh agency and a goal driven approachStriving for simplicity when designing C / C++ codeAbility to aim for simple local solutions to problemsAbility to write clear, maintainable, portable code that adheres to a well-documented coding standardSolid experience writing code that balances performance and maintainabilitySolid experience working with multithreaded, real-time systemsStrong debuggging skills of realtime multi-threaded applicationsExcellent mathEnjoys jumping into lots of different systems, tackling everything from entire systems to random tasksStrong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilityComfortable working in cross-discipline teamsComfortable working with others across various time zonesExcellent organization and time management skillsGood oral and written communication skillsMust be willing to share knowledge and offer mentorship as neededMust be a self-motivated and energetic team player with a very strong work ethic and cooperative attitudePreferred Skills
Experience with any version of idTechExperience with modern graphics APIs like Vulkan, DirectX12 or MetalExperience with various CPU and GPU architecturesExperience with GLSL, HLSL, and other shader languagesExperience with various consoles such as PS4, PS5, XB1, XBox S / XExperience with modern source control systems, such as Git and PerforceExperience with animation, 3D graphics, audio, AI or gameplay programmingExperience with game editor and commercial (Maya, 3dsMax, PhotoShop, Modo, Substance Painter, Houdini, etc. ) plugins / modificationApplicant Privacy Notice
