Video Game Software Engineer at Demiurge Studios (Cambridge, MA)

Demiurge Studios is an independent, bootstrapped video game development house - that means no outside funding, ever. We are spontaneous. We are indie. We are… professional. We’re licensed for all next-gen consoles and work on some of the most notable games in the industry, like Mass Effect, Bioshock and Brothers in Arms. Our resume sounds pretty impressive, but we think that our team is even better. And we take pride in taking care of our team.

Demiurge is located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, minutes away from downtown Boston. We are stable, employee-oriented, and employee-owned. We focused on quality of life and smart development practices - before it was cool to talk about it. We maintain a creative, energetic atmosphere where individual input matters. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and sane working hours. Sound too good to be true? That’s just the beginning.

We’re looking for a talented and experienced programmer. The ideal candidate will have a broad programming background, with the ability to work fluidly in existing codebases. Flexibility over a variety of tasks and platforms is a must, as are team-based work practices. This position will allow for great influence over future company direction and code processes. In addition, the programmer will be asked to provide input on future hires and upcoming programming tasks.

Qualifications:
- Loves games, and plays them regularly
- Strong C++ and debugging skills
- Reliable scheduling ability
- 3-5 years industry experience
- 2+ shipped products.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work with other disciplines - artists, level designers, QA, etc.
- Demonstrated knowledge of good software engineering practices
- Strong 3D math skills
- Must be eligible to work in United States

Preference to applicants with:
- Previous experience leading programming teams
- Game design experience or understanding
- Experience working on a mod/title on the Unreal Engine
- BS (or higher) in Computer Science or similar discipline (Physics, Math, EE, etc.)
- Outside interests!

Interested? Please email your cover letter and resume to: jobs@demiurgestudios.com