Engine Programmer

Posted: 10 months
Programming
Full-Time
$123,000—$184,600 USD
US
Do you have experience in game development and a particular interest in shared, lower-level technology? Insomniac games is looking for an Engine Programmer to join its Core Technology department and focus on the development of its AAA game engine with one of our programming teams. Candidates may be considered at higher seniority levels.  This job is primarily individual contribution, with support, peer mentoring, and planning responsibilities as appropriate. You'll be developing ownership over an area of Insomniac's engine and tools suite, creating forward-looking and cutting-edge features to support the needs of the production teams building games such as Marvel's Spider-Man and Ratchet & Clank. 
The Core Technology department at Insomniac includes programmers and technical artists who work outside of any direct project schedules and deliverables, offering some independence and self-management to individuals on the team. They maintain close communication with the production teams, ensuring that the engine team has a direct relationship with the people using their tools and tech to build games. 
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 
  • Design and develop game engine technology based on direction or feedback from team leads 
  • Design and implement efficient low-level systems to support higher-level pipelines
  • Design and implement tools that facilitate content creators in developing game assets
  • Maintain and update existing systems for increased functionality and performance
  • Maintain familiarity with the capabilities and limitations of specific game platform hardware
  • Work independently to complete assigned projects with limited supervision
  • Document technical implementation details
  • Work with production teams to analyze and address development challenges
  • Educate production teams on technology and engine functionality
  • Respond to bug reports, feature requests, and questions related to engine technology
  • Maintain current knowledge of technological developments in the game industry
  • Other duties may be assigned 
Qualifications:   
  • Knowledge of the game engine landscape and modern engine feature sets 
  • Experience with game engine programming or a related field 
  • Strong C++ programming abilities 
  • Strong verbal and written communication 
At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.
This is a flexible role that can be remote, with varying pay ranges based on geographic location. For example, if you are based out of Seattle, the estimated base pay range for this role is listed below.
$123,000—$184,600 USD
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About Insomniac Games

What does it take to be an Insomniac? A true passion for game development, especially for the types of games we create. The ability to thrive in the rapid pace of an exciting studio. The imagination to deliver amazing player experiences. Sound like you? We can’t wait to hear from you!

Insomniac Games has studios in Burbank, CA and in Durham, NC with talented developers all over the country. Insomniac embraces a flexible work environment, and we will consider remote work arrangements for most openings across the US*. Positions that require in-studio only work are in the specific job posting.

PLEASE NOTE: Insomniac Games will only reach out to candidates via an @insomniacgames.com domain, and we will/would NEVER ask a candidate for personal information, money to purchase technology, or for banking information. If you feel that you have been contacted by someone posing as an Insomniac, please feel free to reach out to us at hrinfo@insomniacgames.com and we can confirm your contact/emails. We would never want anyone to be taken advantage of, and hope that by sharing this information we can help our talented community of developers avoid being taken in by scams. Thank you.

*Our recruitment team is happy to confirm whether or not a state is eligible for remote work before scheduling an interview.


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