Game Programmer

Overview:

HKS is seeking a Game Programmer to join our team. Assists in developing stunning immersive and interactive environments for architectural projects. Possesses and applies a diversified knowledge of game development technology processes and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Eager to learn, highly-organized and willing to contribute creatively on team projects.

Responsibilities:

• Works independently to prototype, develop and implement features for custom immersive architectural experiences
• Writes optimized, scalable and well-documented code
• Tests, evaluates and debugs code
• Provides technical solutions to problems encountered by multidisciplinary teams on the project
• Helps document workflows for architectural visualization, virtual, augmented and mixed reality experiences
• Works in a team environment, communicates updates, participates in discussions and researches the best approach per project
• Researches new tools and stays abreast of latest developments in the visualization and game industry
• Conducts training and shares knowledge with a global group of designers and Regional Immersive Technology Specialists

Qualifications:

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Computer Graphics, Animation or related field preferred
• Typically 2-5 years of experience in the gaming/visualization industry with at least 2+ years of developing for immersive experiences for games, architectural visualization or related field
• Proven ability to create environments, program game mechanics, integrate assets and use rendering and physics systems
• Strong knowledge of memory optimization techniques
• Excellent C++ skills and proficiency in the Blueprint scripting language
• Ability to write clean, maintainable and extensible code with attention to reusability
• Logical and methodical thinking, as well as a good understanding of programming concepts
• Strong knowledge of real-time 3D, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) or mixed reality (MR) devices and applications
• Knowledge of version control tools like Perforce
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff
• Strong work ethic and eagerness to produce high quality, accurate results
• Ability to hold sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and integrity
• Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
• Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to proactively problem solve and apply innovative solutions
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
• Travel may be required

The information contained in this job description is intended to serve as a minimum requirement and guideline - not as a guarantee - for promotion to this level. Some additional criteria, qualifications or expectations may be required.