Senior Developer
Fortress Games Studio
Fortress Games is an independent video game studio based out of Calgary, Canada. We are currently in the early production stages of our first title, Zero State Agent, and looking for a strategic addition to our Management Team. At Fortress Games, our vision is for players to find fun through unique and meaningful play, driven by memorable moments and unforgettable experiences.
Set in the near-future of the vast and diverse wilderness of Canada, against a backdrop of espionage and covert operations, Zero State Agent brings tactical stealth gameplay to open-world survival. Launching on PC, players will explore, craft, build, infiltrate and survive as they discover the truth behind a new global threat and the forces that brought them there.
The Challenge Ahead This is a key technical role that offers a recognized expert the opportunity to lead and manage technical game development for a new indie studio. You will be involved, and a key decision maker, in all aspects of game development, working collaboratively with game designers, artists and marketers to bring the vision of Zero State Agent to life.
We are looking for a technical expert with demonstrated experience in full-cycle game development, from conception to shipping, who can assume a leadership role within Fortress Games to help build our team and deliver an outstanding game.
We are looking for someone wanting to join a rising young studio and help us build a great company, with a great team, delivering great games.
Role is Remote
Responsibilities:
Lead and direct all technical aspects of game development, guiding internal and external teams
Define the strategic direction and execution of technology and quality assurance for the studio
Be responsible for process, schedule and quality aspects of game development, including establishing the development framework, reporting, risk management, capacity planning, resource management and budget
Support the creative game design process in coordination with our Creative Director
Support the building of an internal technical game development team
Evaluate, select, and manage external development partners as required
Mentor and support junior development resources
Design highly scalable, testable code and drive implementation through technical teams
Manage the discovery and fixing of programming bugs
Foster an engaging, fulfilling and fun working environment
Closely collaborate with leadership to lead and scale the studio into the future
Qualifications
8+ years of experience as a professional game developer
Demonstrated experience in full-cycle game development, from conception to shipping
Extensive knowledge of game architecture and technologies
Extensive knowledge of C#/C++ programming languages
Extensive knowledge of Unity or Unreal systems and procedures
Experience with cooperative multiplayer (8-12 players)
Experience with procedural world generation
Experience with debugging, profiling, and performance optimizations
Ability to lead a team and educate junior team members
Creative, ambitious, curious, resourceful, autonomous, and good team player
A strong desire to be an early member of a small team with big ideas!
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Set in the near-future of the vast and diverse wilderness of Canada, against a backdrop of espionage and covert operations, Zero State Agent brings tactical stealth gameplay to open-world survival. Launching on PC, players will explore, craft, build, infiltrate and survive as they discover the truth behind a new global threat and the forces that brought them there.
The Challenge Ahead This is a key technical role that offers a recognized expert the opportunity to lead and manage technical game development for a new indie studio. You will be involved, and a key decision maker, in all aspects of game development, working collaboratively with game designers, artists and marketers to bring the vision of Zero State Agent to life.
We are looking for a technical expert with demonstrated experience in full-cycle game development, from conception to shipping, who can assume a leadership role within Fortress Games to help build our team and deliver an outstanding game.
We are looking for someone wanting to join a rising young studio and help us build a great company, with a great team, delivering great games.
Role is Remote
Responsibilities:
Lead and direct all technical aspects of game development, guiding internal and external teams
Define the strategic direction and execution of technology and quality assurance for the studio
Be responsible for process, schedule and quality aspects of game development, including establishing the development framework, reporting, risk management, capacity planning, resource management and budget
Support the creative game design process in coordination with our Creative Director
Support the building of an internal technical game development team
Evaluate, select, and manage external development partners as required
Mentor and support junior development resources
Design highly scalable, testable code and drive implementation through technical teams
Manage the discovery and fixing of programming bugs
Foster an engaging, fulfilling and fun working environment
Closely collaborate with leadership to lead and scale the studio into the future
Qualifications
8+ years of experience as a professional game developer
Demonstrated experience in full-cycle game development, from conception to shipping
Extensive knowledge of game architecture and technologies
Extensive knowledge of C#/C++ programming languages
Extensive knowledge of Unity or Unreal systems and procedures
Experience with cooperative multiplayer (8-12 players)
Experience with procedural world generation
Experience with debugging, profiling, and performance optimizations
Ability to lead a team and educate junior team members
Creative, ambitious, curious, resourceful, autonomous, and good team player
A strong desire to be an early member of a small team with big ideas!
#J-18808-Ljbffr
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