We’re looking for outstanding engineers to join our team! If you have a passion for UI, tools, backend development and/or performance optimization, we’d love to hear from you. As an engineer at Demiurge Studios you’ll work with other engineers, artists and designers to deliver innovative games for the PC and modern consoles (XSX, PS5). Demiurge development teams are cohesive, highly skilled and well-supported. Come join us!
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with our clients to understand and define game features and system requirements
- Implement, test, debug and maintain source code
- Review the work of other engineers and provide constructive guidance in a highly collaborative environment
- Provide ongoing support to artists and designers
- Deliver high quality, functional systems on time and to specification
- Make educated trade-offs among scope, quality and pace
- Author technical design documents for the team which specify what will be developed and how
- Provide time estimates and development plans for feature development
- Think creatively and work proactively to solve any blocking issues for yourself and your teammates
Qualifications:
- 5+ years professional software development experience
- Professional software development experience in C++
- Professional experience developing software with the Unreal Game Engine
- Strong programming and software architecture skills
- Experience developing software using agile methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to apply software engineering practices to maintain code quality
- Demonstrated ability to achieve development goals with minimal supervision
- BS or higher in Computer Science or similar discipline (Physics, Math, EE, etc.), or equivalent experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Preference to Applicants experienced with:
- Console development (XSX, PS5)
- Backend development with Golang, Linux, Docker
- Professional game development
- Optimizing software to meet performance goals
- Porting existing software to new platforms
- Developing and maintaining legacy software
- Developing tools for content creation
- Leading teams of engineers
- Working with external clients
About Us:
Headquartered in Boston, MA at Demiurge you will find a studio with an amazing, collaborative culture and a deep respect for art in all our games. With over 20 years of game development expertise and teams all over North America our commitment to balanced and sustainable development is well known in the game community. We also provide co-development services to larger, best-in-industry game companies. In this capacity, Demiurge has worked with some of the industry’s biggest hitters on exciting projects including Marvel Snap, 2XKO, Marvel Puzzle Quest, and Teamfight Tactics to name a few. This is an exciting time to join Demiurge as we are developing our own independent titles as well. With tons of challenges and opportunities ahead we are always looking for great talent! If you are looking for an exciting, creative, and collaborative studio come join us on Demiurge's next journey!
DEI Statement:
At Demiurge, we celebrate our differences and know that diverse perspectives empower us to build a stronger company and better games. We work hard to create an equitable, safe and accessible work environment where all Demiurgers are empowered to be themselves and do their best work regardless of race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or physical or mental ability. We thrive on self-reflection, healthy debate, and mindful listening. We respect each other's opinions and seek new ideas. We denounce hate, discrimination and racism in all forms.
What Demiurge Offers:
• Flexible work environment
• Generous PTO program including vacation days, sick days, and holidays. Earn-as-you-go plan that rolls over year to year, offering flexibility as well as the last week of December the studio closes to recharge
• A variety of medical benefits with PPO options that start on your first day of employment
• Vision and Dental benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - Available if you select a High Deductible Healthcare plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (HC & DC FSA)
• 401K Partial Match
• Commuter Reimbursement Program for hybrid employees
• Tuition reimbursement promoting lifelong learning
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan
• So. Many. Games. - Access to our huge game library!
As well as a State of the Art Boston Studio with in Office Perks:
• Free snacks and drinks!
• Demi-Lunch Tuesday - Lunch is on us!
• Game Night Food
• Ping Pong!
• Step Mania! Get your dance on!
Demiurge Studios is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, or Veteran status. Demiurge Studios also makes workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special needs.
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What We Do
Demiurge Studios makes video games featuring deep systems, compelling gameplay and memorable characters.
Founded in 2002, we’ve been bringing passion to game creation for nearly 20 years. We’ve helped to create many hit AAA titles, and along the way we’ve repeatedly broken new ground in game technology, game monetization, game mechanics and game content.
Based in Cambridge, MA, our team has worked with elite partners around the globe on titles such as Bioshock, Borderlands, and Mass Effect. We love what we do.
