Game Programmer

At Kabam, we constantly raise the bar of excellence in free-to-play mobile games. We hire for passion and diversity to triumph through our collective skills. Our teams are a fusion of personalities and interests united by a collaborative nature, a fun-oriented culture, and a willingness to do everything to create excellent games.

We're looking for a passionate game programmer to build and maintain advanced game systems and tools. Working collaboratively with other developers and designers, you'll have a significant impact and influence on the direction of Kabam's games. If solving complex problems excites you, this position is for you!

In this role, you can expect to:

• Write, test, and maintain code adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, participate in code reviews, and follow established development processes.
• Debug and resolve software issues, providing efficient solutions.
• Maintain clear and concise documentation for code and project-related documents.
• Continuously learn and improve technical skills and knowledge.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and updates to team members and stakeholders.
• Meet project deadlines and milestones, managing tasks efficiently.
• Seek mentorship and knowledge sharing as needed to contribute to team growth.
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable code to support various game features and mechanics.
• Create and maintain tools for designers and artists to enhance their workflow.
• Integrate tools with existing content creation productions and workflows.
• Build extensible screen pages, widgets, and other UI elements.
• Review feature designs and provide insights on costs and possible alternatives.
• Work closely with producers, artists, designers, and other programmers in a highly collaborative and agile environment.

You'll also contribute to backend development by:

• Contributing to backend system design and architecture with a focus on scalability, performance, and security.
• Implementing server-side logic, including APIs, databases, authentication systems, and data processing pipelines.
• Collaborating with game designers to understand LiveOps tools and game feature requirements.
• Participating in design discussions, providing technical insights and feasibility assessments.
• Implementing LiveOps tools and features, including in-game events, content updates, player rewards, and analytics systems.

With experience in rendering/graphics, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Write or modify graphics rendering code for specific visual needs.
• Implement features such as lighting, shadows, post-processing effects, etc.
• Test and improve the 3D/2D rendering process in terms of performance and quality.
• Collaborate with rendering and art teams to understand their needs.
• Optimize rendering algorithms and code to improve performance.
• Maintain rendering systems based on project requirements.

To succeed in this role, your experience should include:

• 4+ years of software development experience, preferably in mobile game development
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Unity, C#, and Node.js or other relevant programming languages
• Knowledge of Unity workflows and best practices
• Experience shipping multiple titles on console, PC, and/or mobile
• Ability to write clean, simple, and well-documented code from design requirements
• Experience using a source control system such as GIT
• Proven experience working independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team
• Experience in Android / iOS mobile application development
• Up-to-date knowledge of the latest mobile gaming trends
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical team members
• Experience working in Agile, Kanban, or similar project management methodologies

Kabam offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement savings, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, learning and growth opportunities, and more. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and provides flexible work arrangements.

Kabam is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and equitable workplace, and an inclusive environment for all existing and potential employees.