At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement game systems while improving existing ones in C++.
- Company: Join Big Ant Studios, a leading game developer in Australia.
- Benefits: Enjoy daily lunches, transport perks, and professional development support.
- Other info: Diverse workplace valuing unique perspectives and backgrounds.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team creating premium sports titles for gamers.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s in software engineering or equivalent, with strong C++ skills.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
The job:
- Designing and implementing new systems, while improving existing systems in C++
- Self-managing programming task schedule updates and coordinating with the production team
- Bug fixing and maintaining the existing Big Ant Engine code base
- Analysing and fixing common problems in a game engine, such as load times, memory usage, and performance problems
You:
- Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or equivalent
- Very good understanding of C++
- Experience in software programming, ideally in the video game industry or any other relevant experience
- Basic knowledge of engine or middleware and associated pipeline
- Passionate about playing and making games
- Basic knowledge of debugging tools
- Familiar with basic speed and memory considerations
- Familiar with optimisation principles
- Ability to anticipate and resolve problems
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility in organising work
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to adapt to change
- Ability to quickly learn to use new tools
- Work well with designers and artists to implement the vision of the game
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Bonus points:
- Experience on the current generation of consoles (PS4, Xbox One)
- Experience with scripting languages (Lua, Python)
- Good debugging skills
The Company:
Big Ant Studios is one of the oldest and largest game developers in Australia. Based in Southbank, Melbourne and another studio in the Adelaide CBD, we develop premium sports titles for multiple platforms.
Benefits:
Big Ant offers a central location, an experienced team, and perks include daily lunches, Myki for public transport and professional development support. At Big Ant, we believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds are key to creating experiences everyone can enjoy. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Programmer – Melbourne employer: Big Ant Studios Pty Ltd
Big Ant Studios is an exceptional employer located in the heart of Melbourne, offering a vibrant and collaborative work environment for sound designers. With benefits like catered lunches, commuter support, and a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to high-quality sports simulations. The studio's commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that all voices are valued, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about game audio.
