What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer (Gameplay) Co-op position at Kabam?
At Kabam, we’re constantly raising the bar of excellence in free-to-play gaming. We hire for passion and diversity so that we can triumph in our collective skill. Our teams are made up of a fusion of personalities and interests bound together by a collaborative nature, fun-loving culture, and a drive to do what it takes to make great games. And this is where you come in…
The key function of the Software Engineer Co-op (Gameplay) is to gain knowledge and experience in building gameplay features and mechanics, and creating tools that support designer and artist workflows. This position works collaboratively with other engineers and teams to maintain code quality and improve content creation pipelines for our game teams.
This role is a 4 month contract from September to December, fully on-site based at our Downtown Vancouver studio.
\n- Write, test, and maintain code following coding standards and best practices.
- Collaborate effectively with team members, participate in code reviews, and adhere to established development processes.
- Debug and solve software issues, using established standards to provide effective solutions.
- Maintain clear and concise documentation for code and project-related materials.
- Continuously learn and improve technical skills and knowledge.
- Communicate progress, challenges, and updates to team members and stakeholders.
- Adhere to project deadlines and milestones, managing tasks efficiently.
- Seek mentorship and knowledge sharing as needed, contributing to team growth.
- Is in 3rd or 4th year in a post-secondary Bachelor's program in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
- Solid understanding of Java, C#, Node.js or C .
- Experience working in Unity or similar engines.
- Ability to write clean, simple, well-documented code from design requirements.
- Ability to manage assigned tasks effectively, working both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team setting.
- Exposure to Android / iOS Mobile application development.
- Up-to-date knowledge on the latest mobile gaming trends.
- Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical team members.
- Experience working in Agile, Kanban, or similar project management methodologies.
- Our success is due to the hard work of our people. We share our success with our people through flexible benefits and reward programs, sweet swag, snacks, and more.
The typical hiring range listed above is specific to candidates located in Vancouver. The pay rate will be determined based on your knowledge, skills and competencies, and you’ll have room to grow after you join!
If you’re interested in the position but your expectations don’t fully align with the provided range, we still encourage you to apply! Considerations may be made based on your experience.
Excited by this opportunity? Kabam is dedicated to growing our diverse and inclusive workforce, so if your past experience doesn’t perfectly match the listed requirements we encourage you to apply anyways - you could be a great fit for this or other positions.
We invite you to apply now and start the conversation with us. Together, we can create and support some of the best games ever made and entertain the world!
About Kabam
Kabam is a world leader in developing entertaining, immersive, and highly social multiplayer games, bringing high-quality graphics, next-generation technology, and revolutionary gameplay to players around the world.
Kabam’s games, Marvel Contest of Champions, Shop Titans, and more have generated hundreds of millions of downloads and have received multiple awards including Apple’s Editor’s Choice and Google Play’s Best Game of the Year.
Founded in 2006, Kabam has studios and offices in Vancouver & Montreal in Canada, and Los Angeles & San Francisco in the United States. Kabam is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Netmarble Games.
Kabam is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and equitable workplace, and inclusive environment for all existing and potential employees. Employment decisions are based on candidate qualifications and business need, not race, color, ancestry, place of origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, political belief, religion, creed, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, prior criminal conviction or any other protected class in accordance with federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Salary : $26 - $28