Core Engine Lead Programmer

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Frankfurt, Hessen
Mid level
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role
As a Core Engine Lead Programmer, you'll lead a small team, guiding the development of core systems in Star Citizen's 3D engine, ensuring high-quality, reliable code and collaborating with designers and engineers to advance engine technology.
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We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.

As a Core Engine Lead Programmer, you will work on the core technology that enables Star Citizen’s large-scale dynamic universe. Collaborating with industry veterans, you will guide a small team which works on multiple core aspects of the game engine to deliver Star Citizen and Squadron 42. 

You will join the team that is building our high-fidelity realtime 3D engine (StarEngine) and you will work and interact with designer, artists, and engineers from other disciplines such as physics, animation, and gameplay. 

Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edge videogames that defy expectations. We’re currently developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history. 
 

We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. 

For more information about life at CIG, follow this link: https://youtu.be/fivfcXexyyU 

 

What do our Core Engine Lead Programmers do? 

  • Work with the Engine Technical Director to define the next steps to move the engine forward. 

  • Perform day to day technical leadership of the team; bug triaging, code reviews as well as reviewing the current state of the code base for regressions. 

  • Guide team members to develop various (engine-) systems. 

  • Design and implement well-engineered, reliable, maintainable, and bug-free code. 

  • Keep up to date on state-of-the-art software engineering methods, practices, and technologies. 

  • Research and identify technical and developmental risks and obstacles and apply latest technologies and solutions to overcome them. 

  • Working with QA, effectively track, diagnose and solve a variety of complex issues.

 

What would we expect from our Core Tech Programmers? 

  • Comfortable working with C++ in a large, shared codebase.

  • Strong Multithreaded Code Understanding. 

  • Strong algorithmic understanding. 

  • Experience with memory management. 

  • Have a good knowledge of 3D mathematics. 

  • Have experience with programming game features and systems. 

  • A passion for making games. 

  • Work well in a co-located yet collaborative team environment. 

  • Willingness to learn new technologies. 

 

Diversity Statement 

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it’s our differences that make it special. 

 

Fraud Statement 

We are aware of people receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from CIG. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment. 

If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at info(@)cloudimperiumgames.com with any information you may have. 

 

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Top Skills

C++
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The Company
Houston, Texas
3,502 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1951

What We Do

Marcum LLP is a national accounting and advisory services firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurial, middle-market companies and high net worth individuals achieve their goals.

Since 1951, clients have chosen Marcum for our insightful guidance in helping them forge pathways to success, whatever challenges they’re facing.

Marcum offers a complete spectrum of tax, assurance and advisory services. Marcum’s industry-focused practices offer deep insight and specialized services to privately held and publicly registered companies, and nonprofit and social sector organizations. The Firm also provides a full complement of technology, wealth management, and executive search and staffing services.

Headquartered in New York City, Marcum has offices in major business markets across the U.S. and select international locations. #AskMarcum

CLIENT-DRIVEN
Understanding our clients’ businesses, helping them identify their needs and meet their challenges, and uncovering opportunities that propel them towards success is Marcum’s mission. Our own success is based on our commitment to building meaningful, trusted relationships with our clients, creating positive service experiences, and delivering unexpected value wherever and whenever we can, while maintaining our professional independence and objectivity.

Marcum is committed to providing the most thorough, insightful, and expeditious service, according to the highest ethical standards.

COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
From the way we service clients to the training and development of our professionals, Marcum is committed to excellence in every aspect of our operation.

Our focus on client success compels us to look beyond the numbers to see the opportunities, challenges, and solutions in every engagement. Innovation, proactivity, teamwork, and open communication are the hallmarks of our approach.

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