Programmer - UI (C++)

Posted: almost 3 years
Programming
Full-Time
Canada
Blackbird Interactive is looking for a talented developer for user interface development on a major project. Do you know how to get things done? Can you work with artists and designers to understand and implement what they need? Are you a team player excited to become a key part of a dynamic engineering team? If so, we’d love to talk with you.

Responsibilities
  • Design and develop key systems such as screen flow, menu architecture, event systems, match-making and lobby UI, in-game 2D heads-up display and localization integration
  • Develop and maintain tools and pipelines to enable artists and designers to work with the UI system
  • Interact with other engineers to improve the whole technical team and process
  • Assess requirements and provide effort estimates to guide an evolving development plan
  • Collaborate continuously with design, art and technical teams to define requirements and iteratively build solutions
  • Embrace and help improve our engineering practices for solid design, testing, and implementation

Requirements
  • 5+ years of proven game development experience
  • Strong understanding of modern C++
  • Self direction and a proven ability to thrive in a highly dynamic environment
  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills, including verbal and written skills
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
  • Ability to work with an existing code base

Pluses
  • Experience with HTML/JavaScript/React
  • Experience shipping AAA games
  • Demonstrated passion for games and technology
  • Experience with Unity 3D, Unreal, or other similar full-featured game engine
  • Desktop / Console development experience
  • Self direction and a proven ability to thrive in a highly dynamic environment
  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills, including verbal and written skills.

At Blackbird, we're all about being true to our roots. We started small in our CEO's garage, and even though we're expanding, our desire is to stick to that foundation of creativity, community, and collaboration. Our team has proved that great ideas can come from any position in any discipline, so it's important to us to make sure every voice is heard.
 
Work/life balance is extremely important to us, and we've demonstrated that over the years by severely limiting over-time requirements. We want people to be happy about coming to work every day, and to that end we offer lots of opportunities for growth and development; whether it's lunch and learns, team events, or our generous vacation days, paid holiday closure and flexible schedules. We also try to provide every opportunity possible for our employees to spearhead R&D initiatives through our BlackOps program. In short, don't expect to feel like a cog in a machine working for BBI. 
 
Due to COVID-19, applicants must be based in and eligible to work in Canada, or currently in Canada on a work permit/visa. With the exception of specifically on-site roles, all roles will commence as a work-from-home arrangement. This arrangement will be revisited as COVID-19 government regulations are eased, but for this specific role, continuing to work remotely is an option post COVID-19.
 
Please send a cover letter with your resume and application. If applying for an artistic role, please provide a link to your portfolio and/or demo reel.

If you are interested in the role, please apply even if your experience and skills don’t perfectly match our ideal credentials. We are committed to diversity and especially encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. BBI does not discriminate against applicants based on genders, races, national and ethnic origins, religions, ages, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities.


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About Blackbird Interactive

Blackbird Interactive is an independent game development studio dedicated to creating world-class, immersive, compelling and stylish interactive experiences. We are committed to building engaging gameplay, telling amazing stories, and delivering uncompromising quality to all of our customers.

Blackbird is a private, independent game studio headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company was founded in 2007 and became operational in 2010. The founders are a team of experienced video game industry veterans including senior EA staff and founders of Relic Entertainment.


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