Responsibilities

Our game teams are responsible for generating the concepts and designs for our titles and bringing these ideas and experiences to life for our players. As a Software Engineer on one of our game teams, you'll work with other programmers, designers, artists, testers and production staff to create game features.

 In this multi-disciplinary environment, everyone has a part to play in providing inspiration and creativity and no-one truly performs just a single role. It doesn't matter where an idea originates, whether from an intern or a senior member of the team, it's just as worthy of consideration and inclusion in our games.

 Software Engineers can expect to work on many aspects of a game. Game teams work in smaller groups targeting a specific milestone experience. Within these sub-groups, Software Engineers help to define these milestones, and can expect to work on all aspects of the end-to-end user experience such as system design, networked gameplay, artificial intelligence or user interfaces, so the flexibility and a desire to give something a try are key.

We're big believers in high-quality engineering here at Rare and aim for fast iteration with robust methods. This means that we embrace modern development practices such as continuous delivery, automated testing, code reviews, pair programming and agile methods.

We encourage everyone to explore and grow their own skills, whether through engineering discussions, volunteering to host one of our in-house workshops, or signing up to be part of our Engineering Process group to help steer how we build games in the future.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Originate, implement and iterate on software features for inclusion in our games in conjunction with other engineers, designers, artists and testers.
• Solve problems through the application of sound engineering practice.
• Continuously work to minimise technical debt and maintenance hazards.
• Devote time to personal improvement to further your own game development and programming knowledge.
• Devote time to the development of others on the team. Mentor and encourage growth and independence in those you work with.
• Be part of Rare's culture; be inquisitive, try things out, break stuff, help people be even better and think like you own the place.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Show us that you have a solid grounding in Computer Science theory and C++ development, and have a genuine enthusiasm for the subject.
• Bring raw enthusiasm for at least one area of technical expertise. Games are big and complex, but there will probably be one or two topics that you think are particularly interesting. Tell us what you like.
• Be enthusiastic about modern development techniques and demonstrably keen to apply them to games. Test automation is a key element of our approach so experience with automation, or a willingness to learn, is essential.
• Show us that you have a good foundation in C++ software design, programming and debugging.
• Experience working with Unreal Engine 4 is preferred, but not essential.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Must have a genuine passion for games of all sorts and the drive to create new experiences for players.
• Be passionate about learning; be willing to challenge yourself and enjoy building up the strengths of others.
• Be inspired by working with people with diverse backgrounds and contrasting points of view.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.