Senior Game Engineer (f/m/d)

Job title:

Senior Game Engineer (f/m/d)

Company:

Klang Games

Job description

At Klang, we create entertainment experiences that inspire people to deepen their understanding of the emergent nature of society and collectively envision a better future.At the heart of Klang is SEED, an accessible, persistent world in which players share a history and shape a future. We provide an environment for a broad audience to belong and develop relationships in a society simulation inspired by life itself.We aspire to bring people together through engaging media experiences and by building strong communities. It’s a super exciting project, but for us to achieve a goal like this, we are going to need your help!TasksAbout the positionKlang is looking for a Senior Game Engineer (f/m/d) who enjoys a collaborative and creative work environment to join us in one of the most exciting cities on the planet!What you will do

• Contribute to the design and development of an ambitious MMO project, built on a foundation of distributed systems and ECS architecture.
• Work on solving interesting technical problems across the game’s C# codebase, from the game client through AI systems to server-side code.
• Build user interfaces using EvolveUI, a modern and high-performance UI framework for game development.
• Collaborate with fellow Klangers across several disciplines, including engineering, game design, UI/UX design, and art.

RequirementsWho we think will be a great fit

• 5+ years of professional programming experience with C#, C++, or Java.
• Professional experience with a modern game engine and/or backend. Unity experience is a plus.
• Understanding and navigating complex systems, both in the form of code and game designs.
• Identifying and resolving technical and design challenges.
• Writing performant code, based on a solid foundational knowledge of memory management and algorithmic complexity.

Bonus

• Developing large-scale online multiplayer games, ideally from concept to release.
• Working with ECS architectures (Unity DOTS or equivalent).
• Implementing and consuming network APIs (REST, gRPC, etc.)
• Working with distributed systems, especially actor frameworks (Akka, Orleans, etc.)
• Ensuring the stability and reliability of the game, and taking ownership of operational responsibilities instead of deferring them to the platform teams.
• Experience with modern web UI frameworks (makes it easier to learn EvolveUI).

BenefitsAn opportunity to work on a groundbreaking project with a lot of room for professional and personal development

• Reimbursement for physical health activities
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health support, legal advice as well as support finding doctor’s appointments
• Mental health support
• Flexible office hours (with core hours)
• Virtual Stock Options (VSOP)
• Competitive salary and 23 days of paid vacation
• Reduced working hours during the month of August
• Private healthcare
• Paid trips to Berlin to attend team events and meet the team

If you don’t feel that you quite meet all the requirements above, but the position still excites you and you think you would love to work for Klang, reach out! We still want to hear from you.At Klang, we create products that inspire people to deepen their understanding of the emergent nature of society and collectively envision a better future.At the heart of Klang is SEED an accessible, persistent world in which players share a history and shape a future. We provide an environment for a broad audience to belong and develop relationships in a society simulation inspired by life itself.We explicitly encourage applications from applicants from groups underrepresented in games/tech spaces. We value all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life.Klang GamesKlang is an independent game development studio based in Berlin. It was founded by three Icelanders in the spring of 2013.In July 2015, Klang launched its first project, ReRunners: Race for the World, for iOS and Android devices, which was extremely well-received by both the gaming press and the gaming community.Now, Klang is working on its next project, Seed, a simulation MMO utilizing SpatialOS technology.

Expected salary

Location

Madrid

Job date

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 22:42:07 GMT

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