Senior Engineer

IllFonic is looking for a Senior Engineer to join our talented game development team. As a Senior Engineer, you will work in large code based engines like Unreal Engine 4. The role requires developing gameplay features for multiple projects and mentoring other programmers. The job requires 4+ years experience, a strong understanding of writing portable C++ code and source control. Additionally, your ability to take on any task that is presented to you is hugely beneficial to the company. We are looking for a team player that works well in a collaborative environment and who is interested in growing with the company for many years to come. If this sounds like you, apply today and we will reach out with next steps.

About the Company

Founded in 2007, IllFonic is an independent video game developer and publisher with studios in Lakewood, Colorado, Tacoma, Washington, and Austin, Texas. Our staff is composed of video game, music, and technology veterans redefining how indie and middle-market games are made and marketed. Current and Past titles / collaborations include Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Arcadegeddon, Predator: Hunting Grounds, Friday the 13th: The Game, Dead Alliance, Star Citizen, Evolve, Armored Warfare, and Nexuiz.

What are you working on?

• The name of the project(s): Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed
• At what stage of the project(s)? Launched
• Genres: Action, Adventure, Shooter
• Platforms: PC, Console

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Design and develop full-featured systems from the ground up

• Work with animation and design to tune features

• Build debugging tools

• Optimize code for multiplayer games

• Write clear documentation on systems that designers and other engineers can understand and put into use

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• 4 or more years of professional experience in the video game industry with at least 2 shipped titles

• Strong C++ development skills

• Strong experience with source control

• Experience with development of at least one shipped title

• Experience with modern game platforms (PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch)

• Experience with profiling and optimization techniques

• Experience working on multiplayer games

• Familiarity with different game engine architectures
  
  Bonus

• Experience with Unreal Engine 4

• Experience with C# and Python

• Shipped console title(s)

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Flexible work location options including remote, hybrid or in office

• 100% employee paid medical, dental and vision coverage + 50% coverage for dependents

• 401k + 4% company match

• Competitive salary in the independent game developer market, with career progression and continued education encouraged and supported by management at all levels

• Royalty Bonus Plan paid out after each calendar quarter during the year

• Wellness Program that rewards work-life balance

• Unlimited PTO and almost 7 weeks of mandated time off of work annually including First Friday Wellness Days of each month, Summer Break the week of 4th of July, Winter Break the last two weeks of the year, and an additional 7 holidays during the year

• Moonlighting allowed for all non-competitive endeavors