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Generalist Programmer
3 years ago
Relic is an award-winning developer of genre-defining strategy games including Homeworld, Company of Heroes, and Age of Empires IV. We have delivered rich interactive experiences for over 25 years, and we’re proud to continue making games that bring joy to our players.
We’re looking for a Generalist Programmer to work in our Vancouver studio. This is an opportunity to be a part of building an exceptional strategy game, collaborating across disciplines and across technical domains to deliver a robust experience that supports our developers and meets the expectations for our players.
As a Generalist Programmer you will...
- Create software systems that are intrinsically scalable and cross platform
- Maintain and develop supporting features for the game and the tools that go with it
- Collaborate with team members of various disciplines to review proposed features and develop those features from definition to testing
- Work with our central team to triage and solve project-specific issues
- Work to regularly debug, profile and optimize code
- Support our studio by mentoring less experienced programmers on best practices
You are a great fit if you have…
- Significantly contributed to the delivery of a major game title
- Strong knowledge of C++
- Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills
- Desire to learn, share, and grow with us
It's a bonus if you have...
- Knowledge of Real Time Strategy (RTS) games
- Experience with networking and online systems code
- Knowledge of C#, Java, and Lua
- Interest in math and linear algebra
- A website or github account with samples of your code
Are you game? We’d like to hear from you!
If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified but you're excited about the role, please feel free to get in touch - we'd love to learn more about you and see if you could be a great fit. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value our diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from women, Indigenous and racialized peoples, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
Please apply through our careers page (www.relic.com) and we will be in touch shortly to let you know about the next steps.
Why join Relic?
Relic offers an extended benefits package, RRSP/DPSP matching program (subject to eligibility requirements), local business discounts, and annual paid holiday studio closure. We put a huge priority on mental and physical wellbeing: each Relican has access to an annual Health and Wellness Spending Account, as well as an Employee and Family Assistance Program providing access to resources and support around mental health, financial wellbeing, family care, elder care, and more. We believe that your home office should be just as comfortable as our studio, and we provide each new hire with a Work From Home Allowance to upgrade your at-home setup. For designated roles, relocation and immigration support may be available.
Our studio has a culture of kindness, transparency, and growth. We value innovation, and we celebrate and build on each other’s great ideas so that every title we deliver reflects the talents and dedication of our whole team. We believe that making video games is a privilege, and we're at our best when working alongside people who care about each other as much as the games we create.
Being part of the SEGA family enables us to build on our legacy of innovation. We have the best of two worlds: the autonomous, entrepreneurial spirit of an indie developer, combined with the extensive reach and support of a large publisher.
Inclusivity at Relic
Relic is an environment of empathy, respect, and inclusivity. Our studio is made up of people with a wide variety of backgrounds and life experiences because it makes us better, and helps our games tell stories to our whole audience, and not just a select few. Everyone has a role to play in making Relic a place where people can speak openly, do what they love, and bring their best self to work. We are committed to encouraging curiosity, providing support, and meeting each Relican where they are.
Thank you for considering a role with Relic!
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