Software Engineer

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Company Description

We're constantly working with some of the world's largest Publishers and most popular AAA games. Here in Australia we have studios located in Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne and employ about two hundred of Australia's leading game professionals. Our studio brands operating under the Keywords Studios group are Tantalus Media (Vic, SA, Qld), and Liquid Development (Vic, SA, Qld).

As one of the regions leading co-development studios our teams work across a variety of projects from ports, DLC and expansion packs, to remasters. The huge variety of game styles, provides a rich and rewarding learning experience for our employees.Β 

This position will be based in Melbourne, and will be hybrid.Β 

We are not considering fully remote, or sponsorship applications.Β 

    Job Description

    We're looking for several experienced Game Programmers who are eager to help us deliver the consistent level of quality and service our business is renowned for across the globe.

    You will join our growing team of developers and work on building various game features under the Keywords Studio Australia portfolios.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Working closely with producers, game designers and artists to implement game features using C++ and/or Lua to a project schedule
    • Testing, debugging, refining, optimising and maintaining game functionality on console and PC platforms.
    • Staying up to date with new technologies and architectures
    • Following Keywords' standards and best practices
    • Assisting and mentoring other programmers in your areas of expertise

    Skills, Abilities and Qualifications:

    • Demonstrated programming skills in a strongly typed language such as C++
    • Demonstrable experience using Unreal Engine or Custom Engines
    • Excellent problem-solving skills
    • Well developed skills in at least one game related discipline (e.g. 3D Maths, AI, Physics, UI, etc.)
    • Ability to write clear, maintainable code
    • Demonstrated ability to create and deliver to deadlines
    • Ability to work as part of a team
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Good interpersonal skills and pleasant personality
    • Ability to ramp up quickly with unfamiliar code bases or technical skills.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent experience

    Additional Information

    If you'd like to know more about Keywords Studios we recommend visiting our corporate site HERE

    PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY

    Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/

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    Role Information: EN

    Studio: Keywords Studios

    Location: Asia Pacific, Australia

    Area of Work: Engineering

    Service: Create

    Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

    Working Pattern: Hybrid

    PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY

    Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/.

    PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY

    Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/.

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