The Senior Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain complex gaming systems, collaborating with teams to enhance performance and optimize workflows.
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…
We are looking for a Frontend Senior Software Engineer to join us on a contract for for an unannounced project with a large IP partner. The key function of the Senior Software Engineer is to build and maintain complex systems and tools. This position works collaboratively with other engineers and teams to maintain high performance and optimize workflows to support our game teams. This contract is expected to last at minimum 4 months, with possibility of extension.
Throughout this contract, you can expect to:
- Contribute to software design, development, and maintenance, ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices.
- Architect solutions for complex technical challenges and make informed technology decisions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and departments, facilitating effective communication.
- Ensure system performance, scalability, and security, implementing advanced practices.
- Resolve critical software issues and drive documentation for knowledge sharing.
- Architect and build screens, widgets, and other UI elements in an extensible way.
- Review feature designs and provide input on costs and possible alternatives.
- Work closely with producers, artists, designers and other programmers in a highly collaborative and agile environment.
- Build and support tools that improve the workflows of artists, designers, and other programmers
Your background includes:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Expert-level experience with C#, Node.js or C++
- Knowledge of UI technical best practices (on Console, PC, or Mobile)
- Experience with Unity GUI or NGUI frameworks
- 5+ years of experience in software development, preferably in gaming
- Shipped multiple titles starting from prototype stage (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
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 and Charlottetown in Canada, Los Angeles and San Francisco in the United States, and in Seoul, South Korea. 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.
Top Skills
Android
C#
C++
iOS
Ngui Frameworks
Node.js
Unity Gui
Kabam Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN Office
1118 Alberni St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6E 1A5
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