Game Software Developer

Torch Technologies, a 100 percent employee-owned company, is seeking a professional Game Software Developer to join a team currently developing spatial computing and advanced visualization applications. Candidates applying for this position will have the opportunity to develop interactive visualization products.

The candidate selected for this position will be a member of an agile development team working closely with other developers, artists, and subject matter experts. The ideal candidate must be able to work well within a multi-disciplinary collaborative team environment.

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Expectations and Responsibilities:

• You are expected to be a positive, engaged, and contributing team member, both within the Scrum team, functional team, lab, and across the company.
• You will be responsible for delivering or contributing to a range of gameplay features and systems including character interaction mechanics, system emulation and simulation, camera, and controls.
• You will build and integrate software components into a fully functional software system that exceeds customer expectations.
• You will have a focus on both fast iteration and long-term architecture while creating maintainable, testable, well-structured high-quality code.
• You will be responsible for implementing features to a high quality, providing tools, documentation and support including automated tests and low-level debugging.
• You will be expected to mentor junior level team members and take a leading role in architecting solutions for your team.
  
  

Technical Requirements:

• Advanced understanding and experience with C++.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming.
• Passion for developing video games, visualizations, and training applications.
• Experience developing with game engine such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Experience working in a Scrum team with examples of success.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering and +5 years of professional development experience.
  
  

Desired but Not Required Experience:

• 3 years’ professional working experience in either simulation, visualization, or game development is an advantage.
• Experience Designing Data Contracts and integrating with APIs.
• 3 years’ experience developing with Unreal Engine.
• Experience developing CI/CD Pipelines with Jenkins and Gitlab.
• Full understanding of using Software Code Repositories (Git, Perforce Helix, etc.) during development.
• Issue tracking with Atlassian Jira.
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Must be an effective problem solver and debugger.
• Able to work independently, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Must be organized, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and understand business needs.
• Offer advice and suggestions for improving the development processes.
• Excited to explain complex technical concepts and share knowledge with diverse audiences both internally and externally.
• Enjoy helping mentor fellow engineers as they develop new skills and advance in their careers.
• US Citizenship is required for this position.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a United States SECRET clearance is required for ongoing employment in this position.
  
  

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Regular, Fulltime

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8-5

Work Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Travel: 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.