Staff Software Engineer, Unity Tools

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 roleAs a Tools Software Engineer at Fortis, you’ll help us build an amazing Original IP through all the development stages, from concept to launch. You will work closely with highly talented game designers, artists, and other engineers to design, implement, and launch a large-scale multiplayer experience and leave your mark on a game that will last for years.What you’ll achieveDevelop tools and workflows for designers and artists to create compelling game experiences for our playersDevelop pipelines to deliver new game content to players efficientlyDevelop and improve existing tools to test, instrument, profile, and analyze client code to improve game performanceObserve the studio’s development guidelines and help drive the project’s code style and architectural excellence in close communication with other developers.Produce technical design documentation to educate stakeholders and fellow engineers about software design decisions and principlesCollaborate with the Central Tech team when appropriateTriage and resolve high-impact issues that arise while working in a live environmentAdditional client engineering tasks as requiredWhat you’ll need to be successful7+ years of software engineering experience in the games industryExperience working with designers and artists to solicit requirementsExperience building intuitive tools and pipelines to support game developmentExperience extending the Unity Editor to increase development efficiencyExperience developing mobile games with UnityExperience developing real-time server authoritative multiplayer gamesAbility to solicit and incorporate game feature feedback in a highly iterative processAbility to work on a cross-disciplinary game development teamHigh-energy, hands-on individual with attention to detail and comfortable in an entrepreneurial environmentStrong understanding of game mechanics and design principlesFluent in English with interpersonal communication skillsWhy join usThere 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 communityWe'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.Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gamingFortis 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.Originally posted on Himalayas

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