At Kabam, we’re constantly raising the bar of excellence in free-to-play gaming. We hire for passion and diversity so that we can triumph in our collective skill. Our teams are made up of a fusion of personalities and interests bound together by a collaborative nature, fun-loving culture, and a drive to do what it takes to make great games. And this is where you come in…
The key function of the Senior Software Engineer 2 is to leverage deep technical knowledge and experience to design, build, and maintain advanced, game-agnostic systems and tools. This role focuses on developing robust editor and runtime solutions that drive high performance and enable optimized workflows across all game teams, leveraging automation, AI, and other advanced technologies to improve efficiency, scalability, and the overall robustness of our products, ensuring our games perform reliably and deliver high-quality experiences to players.
This role is a full-time, on-site position based 5 days a week at our Downtown Vancouver studio.
In this role, you can expect to:
Key Accountabilities:
Architect and build complex software development, from design to debugging, ensuring high-quality, maintainable code.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical specifications and deliver large-scale solutions.
Advise and enforce coding standards and best practices.
Drive software improvement through iterative processes.
Architect intricate software systems, selecting appropriate technologies and ensuring scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.
Lead troubleshooting efforts, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
Oversee testing and verification to meet functional and non-functional requirements.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and engineers.
Lead meetings, discussions, and code reviews to ensure code quality.
Promote documentation of software designs, code, and technical processes.
Mentor and guide other engineers, sharing knowledge and providing constructive feedback.
Systems:
Conduct performance analysis and profiling to identify areas for optimization in the game.
Optimize rendering pipelines, animations, and interactions to improve overall game performance.
Troubleshoot and resolve performance-related issues in the game, including profiling, memory, CPU, run-time, and load-time issues.
Use profiling tools and techniques to identify performance bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
Analyze and optimize memory usage to address memory-related issues and improve overall performance.
Design and build end-to-end automated systems to proactively monitor and ensure game health, performance, and overall product integrity.
Identify opportunities to enhance the automation pipeline as a first line of defense, enabling early detection of regressions and maintaining consistent game quality.
To be successful in this role, your background includes:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Expert-level experience with C#, Node.js or C++.
7+ years of experience in software development, preferably in gaming.
1+ years of experience leading a team.
Shipped multiple releases on Console, PC, or Mobile.
Professional proficiency with multiple game engines, or proven ability to pick-up new ones.
Ability to write clean, simple, well-documented code from design requirements.
Proven track record of working independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team setting.
Experience in Android / iOS Mobile application development.
Up-to-date knowledge on the latest mobile gaming trends.
Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical team members.
Experience working in Agile, Kanban, or similar project management methodologies.
Experience in Profiling on any game platform (Mobile, iOS, Android, PC, Consoles).
Knowledge in how to deal with platform/device specific issues.
A problem-solver with a keen eye for identify areas of improvement.
Excited by this opportunity? Kabam is dedicated to growing our diverse and inclusive workforce, so if your past experience doesn’t perfectly match the listed requirements we encourage you to apply anyways - you could be a great fit for this or other positions.
We invite you to apply now and start the conversation with us. Together, we can create and support some of the best games ever made and entertain the world!
About Kabam
Kabam is a world leader in developing entertaining, immersive, and highly social multiplayer games, bringing high-quality graphics, next-generation technology, and revolutionary gameplay to players around the world.
Kabam’s games,
Marvel Contest of Champions,
Shop Titans, and more have generated hundreds of millions of downloads and have received multiple awards including Apple’s Editor’s Choice and Google Play’s Best Game of the Year.
Founded in 2006, Kabam has studios and offices in Vancouver & Montreal in Canada, and Los Angeles & San Francisco in the United States. Kabam is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Netmarble Games.
Kabam is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and equitable workplace, and inclusive environment for all existing and potential employees. Employment decisions are based on candidate qualifications and business need, not race, color, ancestry, place of origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, political belief, religion, creed, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, prior criminal conviction or any other protected class in accordance with federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
