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Generalist Engineer
1 year ago
ABOUT FIREWALK™
At Firewalk, our mission is to spark incredible multiplayer experiences that inspire memorable moments. We’re building a world-class, next-generation game studio where people come first. For us, setting a high-quality bar, creating something extraordinary, and treating each other with trust and respect go hand-in-hand. Our collaborative team of amazing creators are crafting new worlds that ignite imagination and connection. Join us to deliver awesome gaming entertainment, rooted in strong gameplay and inspiring art that captures the joy of playing together.
We are currently working on an unannounced, original multiplayer game that is being published by our partners at Sony Interactive Entertainment. We’re actively looking to add visionary creators who thrive in an environment where the “status quo” just won’t do and who genuinely want to be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful team.
Firewalk is proud to be part of the ProbablyMonsters family of studios who recently raised $250 million to secure our future and our team with the benefits of a long-lasting career.
The Role
Firewalk team is looking for a Generalist Engineer who loves games and is eager to bring exceptional entertainment to millions of players. We are building a next generation multiplayer game, and you will be responsible for helping architect and build core technologies and tools.
Who You Are
- You help ensure a stable development environment and a high bar for code quality, including pushing the boundaries of what our code is capable of.
- You have strong interpersonal and development skills as you will collaborate with other engineers and disciplines.
- You believe that technical passion and common decency can and should exist harmoniously. You strive to model this every day, using clear, direct, and kind communication, both verbal and written.
- You are interested in contributing to various disciplines within game development and enjoy contributing to them. You are interested in offering your expertise in various areas of the game – both in advisory and contributor capacity.
- You have experience and understanding of common game development techniques that are common between various game engines.
- You are excited about learning new technologies and practices.
- You have a high level of proficiency in one or more of the following platforms: UE4/C++ or a proprietary game engine.
- Experience working in an online / multiplayer environment on at least one AAA title is a plus.
- Experience developing for both PC and console is a plus.
- You find time to play video games and empathize deeply with our players, because you are a gamer at heart.
What Your Day Might Look Like
- Craft pragmatic, reliable shipping code, workflow tools by collaborating with your peers in engineering, gameplay, narrative, and audio design.
- Work as a part of the Core Technology team within Firewalk that focuses core engine, editor and workflow related tasks and features.
- Take ownership of key features that can help improve the efficiency of the workflow, integration with 3rd party software or runtime performance aspects of our game.
- Use social skills to communicate with development and leadership teams on tradeoffs of different code solutions, possible solutions for impossible goals, and how to limit and reduce risks.
- Contribute to an evolving game code architecture.
- Bring passion for helping our team do amazing things.
- Participate in daily playtests to see how the game is playing and experience how your work is affecting the product.
Qualifications
- Experience working in games building systems related to core engine technology, workflow tools, networked services and key infrastructure that was deployed at scale.
- Ability to identify inefficiencies in workflow iteration and proactively propose/implement solutions.
- Experience implementing features that are cross-disciplinary in nature.
- Ability to quickly familiarize yourself with new code and technologies and extend it.
Our Commitment To You
- A people-first culture founded on respect, trust, approachability, and accountability.
- A stable home that values your potential, deeply cares about your work-life balance, and is committed to investing in your craft and long-term career.
- Competitive benefits package including health and family benefits, employee assistance program, flexible and paid time off, financial benefits and professional and personal development.
ABOUT PROBABLYMONSTERS™ STUDIOS
ProbablyMonsters Studios is a developer-led independent game company. Our mission is to unite, guide, and empower talented teams to create exceptional original games. We have built a sustainable development process that is committed to providing our teams the resources and creative environment needed to foster stable, rewarding, and life-long careers.
While each of our studios has a unique identity built around the type of gamer experience they are creating, all of them are bonded by the core values of respect, trust, accountability, and approachability.
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