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About the Role

Wizcorp is seeking Unreal Engine (4 and 5) Programmers to contribute to exciting projects for next-generation consoles. This role involves designing, testing, and debugging code, implementing control systems, investigating performance, and mentoring other engineers. The ideal candidate will have a few years of experience with Unreal Engine, released console games, and strong C++ skills.

Responsibilities

• Review code from other engineers to ensure quality expectations are met.
• Implement control systems for consoles in a clean and extensible manner.
• Investigate performance on the target platform and modify the game or engine to improve it.
• Test updated code on target platforms to ensure correctness and performance.
• Design, test, and debug own code without assistance.
• Break down large features into engineering tasks and collaborate with others.
• Mentor engineers in software development best practices.
• Have an interest in working on both games and their tools.
• Confidently communicate with all members of the company.
• Estimate own tasks and deliver them in a timely manner.
• Write clear, maintainable code that passes review by other senior engineers.
• Raise all blockers when they arise to the project lead.
• Test and document provided solutions for other developers.
• Implement and uphold software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle.
• Take ownership of large areas of the codebase and complex features.
• Take ownership of mission-critical areas of the codebase.
• Coordinate with members outside of the engineering team to deliver features.
• Determine large feature feasibility and propose solutions.
• Provide solid programming expertise to deliver large features and architecture suggestions.
• Provide code review analysis to foresee problems with design and implementation.

Requirements

• Must reside in Japan during employment.
• Few years of work experience with Unreal Engine.
• Released games on consoles.
• Strong C++ skills.
• Willingness to deep-dive into the engine for improvements.
• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline; or relevant professional experience.
• For Japan-based candidates: 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, 2+ years of professional experience using Unreal Engine 4 and 2+ years of professional experience developing console games (including using test kits and dev kits).
• For overseas-based candidates: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, 6+ years of professional experience using Unreal Engine 4 and 6+ years of professional experience developing console games (including using test kits and dev kits).
• Solid software engineering abilities (good code hygiene, familiarity with various coding patterns, etc.).
• Strong experience with C++ and debugging in Unreal Engine.
• Comfortable with source code management systems (Git, SVN, Perforce, etc.).
• At least conversational Japanese proficiency - JLPT N3 or above.
• English proficiency (ability to read, write, and discuss technical matters).

Skills

• Unreal Engine (4 and 5)
• C++
• Clean, readable, performant code writing
• Architecture design
• Debugging
• Optimization
• Written and verbal communication
• Teamwork
• Technical discussions
• Constructive feedback
• Software development
• Design theory
• Development processes
• Personal time management
• End-to-end software development knowledge
• Unreal Online Subsystem development
• Unreal Engine internal systems customization
• PlayStation platform development
• Microsoft platform development
• Nintendo platform development
• PC platform development
• Mobile platform development
• C#
• Ruby
• Python
• Shell scripting (Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
• Unreal Engine build pipeline
• Unity
• Proprietary engines
• Source code management systems (Git, SVN, Perforce, etc.)

Location

• Tokyo, Japan
• Remote

Work Type

• Remote
• Full Time
• Permanent

Experience Level

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience (Japan-based)
• 2+ years of professional experience using Unreal Engine 4 (Japan-based)
• 2+ years of professional experience developing console games (Japan-based)
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience (Overseas-based)
• 6+ years of professional experience using Unreal Engine 4 (Overseas-based)
• 6+ years of professional experience developing console games (Overseas-based)

Education Level

• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline; or relevant professional experience

Salary/Compensations

• JPY 4,800,000 - JPY 7,200,000 yearly

Benefits

• Monthly allowance for home office equipment and supplies (15,000 JPY/month)
• Private language tutoring (Japanese and/or English)
• Commute fees (train passes not reimbursed)
• Social insurance
• Parental leave

About the Company

• Wizcorp is a specialized game development studio based in Tokyo, operating 100% remotely.
• Wizcorp is a cross-cultural team focused on bringing magic back to game development.
• Wizcorp values continuous improvement, questioning the status quo, moral guidance, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Wizcorp offers a friendly and honest working environment with challenging but rewarding work and growth opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

• Keywords Studios is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and supportive working environment.