Game Programmer

Job Summary:

HKS is seeking a skilled Game Programmer to develop stunning immersive and interactive environments for architectural projects. The ideal candidate will possess a diversified knowledge of game development technology processes and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prototyping, developing, and implementing features for custom immersive architectural experiences
• Writing optimized, scalable, and well-documented code
• Testing, evaluating, and debugging code
• Providing technical solutions to problems encountered by multidisciplinary teams on the project
• Documenting workflows for architectural visualization, virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences
• Collaborating with a team environment, communicating updates, and participating in discussions and research

Requirements:

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Computer Graphics, Animation, or a related field
• 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 a 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

Benefits:

HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life and AD&D insurance, short/long-term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees.

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