Engine programmer

4A Games is a multicultural, multinational video game development studio based in Malta, known for its atmospheric first person shooters Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light. We work hard and play hard together. We are a close family – we play what we make every day, we collaborate, we give feedback, we help each other find solutions, and we work to complete milestones as a team. We believe good working relationships encourage higher quality team productivity.
We're growing, and we want YOU to come join us!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• We're looking for experienced programmers to join our team in Malta to work on an unannounced title.

• We use our own in-house AAA Engine (4A Engine) and the variety of tasks for this position is quite diverse, including GUI (editor or ingame), physics, sound, architecture, gameplay, AI, graphics, animation, networking, porting to new platforms and many more.

• You will support our current features, work on new ones, make better tools and, in general, work with us on making everything better until we reach absolute perfection, which is never.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of professional experience
• Proficient c++ knowledge
• Deep understanding of algorithm complexity
• Experience with any 3D and/or game engine or experience with any known 3D modelling software (Max, Maya, Modo, Blender etc.)
• Basic understanding of PC architecture
• Performance minded development and optimization skills
• Self-drive to learn new techniques and implement them
• Mathematical Analysis skills
• Strong communication skills
• Fluent in Russian and/or English

PREFERENCES

• Experience in developing 1st person shooters
• 3D Math
• Your own pet projects or contribution to open source projects.

We will offer relocation assistance and other fringe benefits as agreed upon at time of hiring.

Find out more about our company at our website.
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