ABOUT THIS POSITION
Digital Extremes is seeking a Senior Tools Programmer to join our team! The
Senior Tools Programmer will be responsible to contribute to the tools our
development team uses to create our games, both improving existing tools, and
concepting and implementing new editor features to assist the designers and
developers. They work closely with our creative, dedicated and diverse
development team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- To play a key role in designing and implementing a suite of development tools
to support next-gen games
- Create user-friendly applications in support of the development team
- Aid in Developing and maintaining a cross-platform, next-generation game
engine
- Communicate with designers, artists and other engineers to ensure tools
satisfy production needs
- Identify and find solutions to pipeline issues
- Maintain code quality and performance and extend systems to support changing
design requirements over time
- Contribute innovative and original ideas toward all aspects of the game’s
production and development
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software
Engineering, Math or equivalent experience
- 4+ years game development or equivalent programming experience, with at least
1 shipped product
- Strong knowledge of C and C++
- Experience developing for modern game systems
- Good communication skills, work ethic and motivation
- Passion for playing and developing exceptional games
PREFERRED EXTRAS
- Strong math skills with emphasis on 3D math
- Console programming experience
- Experience with concurrent programming
- Familiarity with Perforce
- Familiarity with profiling tools (i.e. VTune)
- Knowledge of game design patterns and systems
- Experience in collaborating in team settings
- Possesses the ability and drive to contribute and advance all aspects of a
game
ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's
top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation
of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and
Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock®
for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness®
II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the
free-to-play action game, Warframe® [https://www.warframe.com/], boasting a
global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™,
Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™. The studio's most recently
announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe®
[https://www.soulframe.com/], an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is
currently under development.
Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be
selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.
[https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-digital-extremes]
For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please
visit www.digitalextremes.com [http://www.digitalextremes.com/].
WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES
At Digital Extremes, we don’t just make games - we craft immersive worlds that
inspire and connect millions of players around the globe. Our award-winning
studio is home to passionate, creative, and collaborative talent who thrive in a
culture of innovation, inclusivity, and respect. We offer competitive
compensation, industry-leading benefits, flexible work arrangements, and
opportunities to grow your career while working on beloved titles
like Warframe and the highly anticipated Soulframe. Whether you’re developing
cutting-edge gameplay, designing stunning art, or supporting the teams that make
it all happen, you’ll be part of a studio where your ideas matter, your
contributions are valued, and your work leaves a lasting impact on our
community.
Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.
JOIN US
At Digital Extremes, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our
people and the respect we show one another. We are an equal opportunity employer
committed to creating a welcoming, accessible, and supportive environment where
everyone can do their best work and feel valued for who they are. We welcome
applications from all qualified individuals, including those from
underrepresented communities and people with disabilities. If you require
accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to
ensure you have the support you need. We truly appreciate your interest in
joining our team, and while we may not be able to respond to every application,
we will connect directly with candidates moving forward in the process.
