Senior Game Developer

Akima, LLC•Huntsville, AL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pinnacle Solutions is seeking a passionate and motivated Game Developer to join its virtual development team. The role offers the opportunity to apply academic and professional experience to the creation of serious games. The successful candidate will bring knowledge of programming and game design principles, take ownership of their work, and contribute to the growth of the engineering team in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Daily work involves Unity and/or Unreal game engines and learning custom frameworks and toolsets. The position is contingent upon contract award and funding; selected applicants cannot begin work until funding is confirmed. Pinnacle Solutions is an Alaska Native Corporation and an Akima company. Its mission includes supporting shareholder communities in Alaska through employment opportunities and other contributions. The company provides services to government customers and describes its work environment as challenging and supportive, with a commitment to innovation and diversity. Employees have access to comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, growth opportunities, and retirement options.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Game Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience.
Knowledge of 2D/3D game mechanics.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as C# or C++.
Adeptness with Unity and/or Unreal Engine.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a team and take constructive feedback.
Strong communication skills.
Experience with version control systems such as Git, Perforce, or SubVersion.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance may be required; clearance requirements are established by the government contract.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Unreal Blueprint.
Basic knowledge of game physics or AI systems.
Familiarity with agile development workflows.
Experience in AR/VR development.
Experience with WebGL development.
Experience in the Lua programming language.
Experience with Atlassian products such as Jira and Bitbucket.
One or more shipped titles.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with game developers, artists, and software developers to implement gameplay features.
Follow development standards using proprietary development tools.
Debug and resolve bugs, performance issues, and gameplay inconsistencies.
Review other game developers’ work and provide constructive feedback in accordance with development standards.
Participate in regular development reviews and team meetings.
Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies.