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Engine Programmer

Studio Wildcard
Bellevue, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

ARK : Survival Evolved - Engine Programmer - Seattle, WA

Studio Wildcard, creators of the smash indie hit ARK : Survival Evolved, was founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak. ARK is the most successful Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Preview title ever and continues to break industry records on consoles and PC. We are looking for an experienced engine programmer to help improve existing (and create new) engine tools on the ARK IP.

Responsibilities :

  • Collaborate with cross discipline team members to develop timed releases on multiple platforms including Xbox and PlayStation
  • Communicate with other developers within the team to improve the existing development pipelines

Requirements :

  • Minimum 5 years experience as an engineer, 2 of which must include game development
  • Strong Understanding of C
  • Significant Experience working with Unreal Engine
  • Familiarity with build systems, build processes, and build automation such as Jenkins
  • Recommended Skills :

  • Experience with Unreal Engine at a low level
  • Familiarity with engineering on platforms other than PC
  • Familiarity with Xbox and PlayStation development including Certification Requirement(s) resolution
  • Pluses :

  • Fan of the ARK franchise
  • Experience in one or more of the following categories :
  • Graphics

  • Audio including Voice Chat
  • Networking for Games
  • Cybersecurity
  • Experience with planning software including JIRA
  • Degree in computer science or similar discipline
  • Required Application Materials :

  • Resume
  • About The Game

    ARK : Survival Evolved takes on the survival genre with a unique blend of emergent multiplayer cooperation and competition. Players must hunt, harvest, craft, research technology, and build shelters to protect against punishing climate conditions, dangerous wildlife, and potential enemies. Tame and ride one of nearly 100 prehistoric beasts, including gargantuan creatures on a scale never before seen in video games! Fly a Pterodactyl squadron over the snow-capped mountains, race through the deep jungle with a pack of trained Raptors, tromp through a fortified enemy base along a convoy of gigantic Brontosaurus, or chase down prey on the back of a raging T-Rex.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Wildcard is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws, regulations or ordinances. If you need assistance and / or reasonable accommodations due to disability during the application or the recruiting process, please let us know.

    Pay Transparency Information

    The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position vary based on a variety of factors, which include : (but aren't limited to) skills, competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. Each pay range is only relevant to those residing in WA state and can vary based on geographical location.

    Wildcard Benefits

    We pay 100% of all premiums for the employee and discounted rates for dependent premiums. Our coverage includes Medical (5 different plans to choose from), Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) option, 100% covered Parental Leave, PTO, Paid Holidays, Unlimited Sick Time, and FSA / HSA options

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