Systems Software Engineer

ABOUT BALLISTIC MOON

We are an established game studio based in the South East of England.

With a growing team of highly experienced developers, we focus on creating the exceptional and innovative games of the future. We’re currently working with a AAA publisher in the early stages of a major new project as well as our own IP.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain both new low- and high-level systems in multiple key areas
• Upgrade existing systems across the studio’s Unreal ecosystem to support current and future projects
• Collaborate with the Lead Engineer & other Senior/Lead disciplines
• Collaborate with design, art and production

Qualifications/Skills

• Excellent understanding of software engineering and software design
• Excellent C++ skills
• Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Clear communication and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to own and manage large portions of a codebase
• Ability to work well with other members of the development team and the founders
• Proficient in the use of modern IDEs; preferably Visual Studio
• Be able to track, add and manage your own tasks (and possibly others) proficiently using agile development

Required Experience

• 5+ years experience in C++ software development in video games
• At least one major shipped title
• Thorough experience with writing modern systems architecture for game engines
• Solid experience with popular modern engines such as: Unreal Engin e/ Unity / idTech / Decima

Bonus Skills

• Experience working within an agile development environment
• At least one shipped title using Unreal Engine
• Passionate gamer
• Ambition
• Not afraid to fail