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About the Role

Wizcorp is seeking an Unreal Engine (4 and 5) Programmer to join an exciting project for next-generation consoles. Your experience will determine your specific role within our team.

Responsibilities

• Review code written by other engineers to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Implement clean and extensible operating systems for consoles.
• Investigate and improve performance on target platforms by modifying the game and engine.
• Test updated code on target platforms to verify accuracy and performance.
• Estimate and complete own tasks within deadlines.
• Write clear, maintainable code that passes reviews by senior engineers.
• Report impediments to the project lead.
• Test and document provided solutions for review and learning by other developers.
• Implement and maintain software engineering best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Take responsibility for broad areas of the codebase and large, complex features.
• Take ownership of mission-critical areas of the codebase.
• Coordinate with members outside the engineering team to deliver features on time.
• Determine the feasibility of large features and propose solutions.
• Provide solid programming expertise to realize large features and architectural proposals.
• Analyze code reviews to anticipate design and implementation issues, leveraging all relevant experience.

Requirements

• Several years of hands-on experience with Unreal Engine.
• Experience releasing console games.
• Comfortable with C++ as a common language.
• Willingness to dive deep into the engine itself and improve it.
• Ability to design, test, and debug own code without assistance from other engineers.
• Ability to break down large features into engineering tasks and collaborate with other engineers to complete them.
• Ability to mentor engineers on software development best practices.
• Interest in working on both the game itself and its tools.
• Communicate confidently with all members of the company.
• Ability to write clean, readable, and performant code and design architectures based on it.
• Excellent debugging and optimization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and contribute to technical discussions.
• Proactive in providing and receiving constructive feedback for continuous growth.
• Excellent software development skills, design theory, and development processes.
• Excellent personal time management skills.
• End-to-end software development knowledge.
• Experience with Unreal Online Subsystem development.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine internals and knowledge of how to customize it.
• Development for PlayStation platforms.
• Development for Microsoft platforms.
• Familiarity with other target platforms (Nintendo, PC, Mobile).
• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• For candidates residing in Japan: 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, 2+ years of professional Unreal Engine 4 experience, and 2+ years of professional console game development experience (including use of test kits and dev kits).
• For candidates residing outside Japan: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, 6+ years of professional Unreal Engine 4 experience, and 6+ years of professional console game development experience (including use of test kits and dev kits).
• Solid software engineering capabilities (e.g., excellent code quality, knowledge of various coding patterns).
• Extensive experience debugging in C++ and Unreal Engine.
• Proficiency with source code control systems (e.g., Git, SVN, Perforce).
• Japanese language proficiency of conversational level or higher - JLPT N3 or above.
• English proficiency (able to read, write, and discuss technical matters).
• Experience with some of the following languages: C#, Ruby, Python, shell scripting (Bash, PowerShell, etc.).
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine's build pipeline.
• Experience with other game engines such as Unity, proprietary engines, etc.
• Development experience on released game titles (minimum 1 title).

Skills

• Unreal Engine 4
• Unreal Engine 5
• C++
• Git
• SVN
• Perforce
• C#
• Ruby
• Python
• Bash
• PowerShell
• Unity
• Unreal Online Subsystem
• Debugging
• Optimization
• Software Development
• Game Development
• Console Development

Location

• Japan
• Remote

Work Type

• Remote
• Full Time
• Permanent

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Salary/Compensations

• JPY 4,800,000 - JPY 7,200,000

Benefits

• Flexible working hours with core hours between 11:00 and 16:00 (excluding a 1-hour break).
• Fully remote work environment with an optional office space.
• Monthly remote work allowance of ¥15,000.
• Support for language lessons (Japanese and/or English).
• Commuting expenses covered (excluding commuter pass reimbursements).
• Paid time off for weekends and national holidays.
• 5 days of Summer/Winter leave per year (paid, applicable after probation).
• 10 days of annual paid leave per year (first year, applicable after probation).
• Bereavement leave.
• 5 days of sick leave per year (paid, applicable after probation).
• Social insurance.
• Childcare leave.
• Visa application legal support.
• Training curriculum development support based on career goals.
• Access to digital learning materials.
• Support and mentorship from senior staff.

About the Company

• Wizcorp is a highly specialized game development studio based in Tokyo, operating 100% remotely.
• We are a passionate, cross-cultural team dedicated to bringing magic back to game development.
• Our values include continuous growth, questioning the status quo, valuing integrity, collaborating with like-minded individuals, and learning and sharing.
• Wizcorp offers a friendly and honest work environment with numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth through challenging work.
• Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information.

Equal Opportunity

• Keywords Studios is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
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