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 Software Engineer is to build and maintain systems. This position works collaboratively with other engineers and teams to maintain high performance and optimize workflows to support our game teams.
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
Write, test, and maintain clean, efficient, and reusable code to support various gameplay features and mechanics.
Create and maintain tools for designers and artists to improve their workflows.
Integrating tools with existing content creation pipelines and workflows.
Collaborate effectively with team members, participate in code reviews, and adhere to established development processes.
Debug and solve software issues, providing effective solutions.
Maintain clear and concise documentation for code and project-related materials.
Continuously learn and improve technical skills and knowledge.
Communicate progress, challenges, and updates to team members and stakeholders.
Adhere to project deadlines and milestones, managing tasks efficiently.
Seek mentorship and knowledge sharing as needed, contributing to team growth.
To be successful in this role, your background includes:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience in software development, preferably in game development.
Solid understanding of C#, Node.js or C++.
Strong experience in a gameplay engineering role, expert in gameplay systems, including controls, abilities, AI, RPG, multiplayer, online, and network systems.
Shipped multiple titles 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.
Able to effectively communicate and translate between general ideas and technical practices.
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.
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.
