Client Systems Engineer

Job Description

Client Systems Engineer (C++) - Maxis (The Sims)

Remote options across EU time zone

Welcome to Maxis, home to tinkerers, craftspeople, & storytellers. Our guide is to inspire everyone to make a better world through creative play. As the developer of The Sims, we create games and experiences for millions of people around the world and are always looking for new ways to inspire our players. Maxis is a place where you can do what you love and help others grow while doing it; a place where your unique voice can be heard and seen. We put creativity and inclusivity at the core of our work and don't settle for seeing the world only as it is, but aim to build a world as it could be.

You will be part of the reimagining of The Sims that players know and love. The Sims is one of the top selling PC game franchises of all time and The Sims 4 is by far our most successful Sims game. We have more than 70 million registered players of the base game. To date, The Sims 4 has shipped over 60 content packs and countless base game feature and quality of life updates. The Sims 4 continues to transcend being 'just a game' and continues to be a positive force in people's lives while occupying a unique creative space in the game industry. We're excited you're interested to learn more about how you can join our team and dream big. For more information about The Sims, follow @TheSims on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, like The Sims on Facebook, visit TheSims.com newsroom and tune into Behind The Sims on YouTube for the latest news and updates.
POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Client Software Engineer on The Sims, you will work on the engine systems and client services within the Sims 4. The work will range from rapid prototyping to production development and will cover different aspects of the engine and game tech. Most of the work will be done in C++.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Extend existing proprietary engine systems to allow development of new client features in the field of graphics, animation and path planning.
• Design new client features and extend the asset pipeline in collaboration with gameplay engineers, designers and artists.
• Write cross-platform code with performance and memory usage in mind.
• Write technical design documentation detailing software requirements, usage guidelines and implementation route.

Experience REQUIRED

Please note that you do not need to qualify for all qualifications to be considered. We encourage you to apply if you can meet most of the requirements and are comfortable opening a dialog to be considered.
• Experience with legacy systems by reading and debugging the code.
• 5+ years experience in a hands-on development role.
• Working knowledge of modern C++.
• Experience working with engine subsystems (rendering, resource/asset management systems, animation, navigation, and loading/streaming) either as a power user or contributor.
• Experience with geometry, linear algebra, calculus, and physics as they pertain to transformations and motions in 3D space.
• Windows desktop development experience required.
• Code optimization skills.
PLUSES
• Experience with graphics libraries (DirectX/OpenGL/Metal).
• Mac development experience.
• Xbox One/PS4 development experience.
• Knowledge of Python, C#, or familiarity with WPF.
• Demonstrate experience working in large data-driven games or applications.
• Experience developing large-scale live products.
• Experience using static and performance analysis tools, automated testing, unit testing, and configuration management processes.
• Familiarity with The Sims games on PC/Mac/consoles.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rey277-3-144-135-25-42 in your application.