Staff Game Engineer

Who we are

At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds impact the games we make.

We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we'll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you're passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you.

About the role

As a Staff Game Engineer, you will play an important role in developing a real-time multiplayer game, designing and building gameplay features and reusable systems for games that will last for years, collaborating and exchanging knowledge with multiple teams of talented and multidisciplinary developers. You will assist in scope definition, architecture, planning, and work estimation; create and evaluate technical documents and processes to ensure the highest quality product.

What you’ll achieve

• Drive architectural and design decisions and produce Tech Design Documents.

• Write and maintain long-lasting, high-quality code throughout the development of the game.

• Instrument, profile, and analyze game code to identify and fix complex bugs and performance issues

• Plan and estimate tasks as needed and deliver on the timeline you set.

• Operate as an effective and supportive member of a cross-discipline game development team.

• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to established coding standards and best practices.

• Share best practices with engineers within your team and the organization.

What you’ll need

• Software engineering experience in the games industry

• Experience developing mobile games with Unity3D

• Strong proficiency in C#, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and design patterns, with a focus on SOLID principles.

• Strict adherence to developing with unit and integration testing in mind

• Extensive experience with Unity's core systems, including but not limited to, the rendering pipeline (URP/HDRP), physics, animation, UI, and networking.

• Strong understanding of performance optimization techniques for mobile and/or other platforms.

• High-energy, hands-on individual with attention to detail and comfortable in an agile environment.

• Must be proactive, self-directed, and organized.

• Strong understanding of game mechanics and design principles

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Why join us

There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few:

• We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community

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We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.

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Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming

Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.