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Tools Software Engineer | Halo Infinite
5 years ago
Build amazing experiences in Halo Infinite , connect players across platforms in Minecraft , or unleash your creativity on original IP. SkyBox Labs is a game development studio that works on some of the world’s most iconic games. We are a co-developer on Halo Infinite , work on projects in the Minecraft universe, and also make original cinematic platformer, Stela . As one of Vancouver’s fastest growing game studios, since our inception in 2011, SkyBox Labs has evolved from a group of 8 people developing independent projects to a team of over 140 engineers, artists, designers, producers, and more.
SkyBox Labs is looking for driven and collaborative Software Engineers to create cutting-edge tools that help forge the path for the next installment of Halo experiences. Your expertise in tools development will play a pivotal role in allowing our team to create and innovate!
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a team of talented software engineers and content developers to create world-class tools for Halo Infinite
- Guide, mentor, and contribute to the feedback process to improve the development team and our relationship with our partners
- Assess technology risks and obstacles, and provide updates to lead engineers and producers
- Push the boundaries of what you know by learning new technologies and systems to meet our technical and business needs
Qualifications
- 2+ years' experience working in tools development for the gaming industry
- Experienced with AAA content pipelines
- Expertise in C# and C++
- Strong math skills; well versed in matrices and quaternions
- Desire to mentor peers and willingness to share knowledge with others
- Strong verbal communication skills
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience with Houdini, Maya, Substance Designer, Simplygon, XAML/WPF, and/or Unreal Engine
- Experience with rendering, animation or camera systems
- A passion for games!
A Culture of Empowerment, Collaboration and Personal Growth
Our studio’s success can be attributed to our culture of empowerment, collaboration and personal growth. We employ a flat structure where all team members are heard, respected and trusted. We encourage knowledge sharing and personal growth through our many Lunch & Learns and frequent feedback. This culture is underscored by our strong commitment to work-life balance.
One major thing that we’re proud of is that we’ve been able to grow a 140+ person studio while cultivating an inclusive grassroots culture. We value our team members’ various backgrounds, hobbies, skills, and interests and this is demonstrated through our broad spectrum of social clubs: Join our soccer team, fitness group, potluck club, or one of our many D&D groups - you can even start your own!
SkyBox Labs is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Although we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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