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Engine Programmer, Insomniac Games
Location: Burbank, California
Insomniac Games is looking for Mid to Senior level Engine programmers for our Core Team. In this role, one would get to work with the team to design, add and modify features of both runtime and tools components of the engine. Other duties include designing, writing and modifying data and code with a heavy focus on real-time performance and usability. You would be expected to provide and help guide features which can be used in practice to create best-in-class contributions to our games. Read on if this is of interest!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Design and develop new engine technology for current and future games based on prioritized list of what other departments require
Contribute innovative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development
Collaborate with others on the team to design and build architectures for new systems, and maintain and improve those of current systems
Work proactively with Engine Director to identify technical and developmental risks and obstacles and helps generate solutions
Work independently to complete assigned projects with limited supervision
Implement new functionality in engine.
Design and implement efficient low-level systems to support higher-level programmers and pipelines
Rewrite existing systems as directed for increased functionality, reduced memory usage, and increased performance
Respond to bugs and feature requests related to engine code as directed
Keep current with the technological developments and advancements in the computer game industry
Revise program for corrections, enhancements, or system environment changes
Provide technical assistance by responding to inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions with programs
Complete processor-specific optimization tasks
Develop familiarity with hardware details of specific game platforms, their capabilities and performance bottlenecks
Analyze code performance
Work with debugging software on specific game platforms
Document technology implementation details
Potentially advise and mentor other programmers, and provide technical leadership in areas of specialization and assist other engineers with technical questions (both inside and outside the Engine department)
Other duties may be assigned
This position is required to advise and mentor other programmers (both inside and outside the Engine department) within their specific areas of expertise if at a senior programmer level.
Education and/or Experience:
Master’s degree or equivalent; or seven plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
