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Associate Software Engineer - EverQuest

Daybreak Games
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
Position Title: Associate Software EngineerStudio/Department: Darkpaw Games/Live Development Employee Type: Full Time, RegularLocation: San Diego, CA/Remote (Daybreak Approved Remote Locations (CA, WA, TX, NY))Salary Range: $40,000 - $60,000, pay may vary on location. DescriptionThe Associate Software Engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of game features and systems to manage thousands of simultaneous players in EverQuest. This position will be in Darkpaw Games reporting to the Engineering Lead, this position will be responsible for:Writing and testing solid, reliable, and efficient code for highly scalable systemsWorking with designers and artists to design, create, optimize, and maintain game systems and custom toolsEfficiently self-managing to balance working independently and with other developersDocumenting complex systems in a clear manner for others to rely as a reference and potentially expand uponWhat craft expertise you'll have:2 years software engineering experience either in school, personal projects, or for workAbility to communicate (both in written and verbal methods) complex processes in a clear mannerStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsA working proficiency in C Versatility with different styles of programmingUnderstanding of object-oriented software engineering principles and methodologiesOther CriteriaExperience playing EverQuest®A.S. in Computer Science or Computer Science Engineering or equivalent work experienceWe invite you to get in the game with us and help us make exciting experiences!ABOUT OUR COMPANYDaybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, EverQuest®, and Dungeons and Dragons Online®, Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. We are the game publisher for Darkpaw Studios, Rogue Planet Gaming Studio, Dimensional Ink Games, and Standing Stone Games. To top it off, we are making games in three of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, Austin, and Boston. We make games that bring people together and build lasting communities and are totally devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience! Find out more about our company at www.daybreakgames.com.Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting ActivitiesDaybreak Game Company will never ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or through online messaging apps (WhatsApp, Hangouts). We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Daybreak Game Company's People & Culture team at people@daybreakgames.com if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.**Daybreak Game Company, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the workplace.**

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