Game Programmer

3MINDWAVE LIMITED

3MINDWAVE Limited (3MW) is a local studio founded in Dec 2016. We focus on arcade game development and VR game / software technology development. Our goal is to provide great entertainment / VR experience with premium quality in both hardware and software. We provide professional services for high-quality digital entertainment. We excel at high-end digital video content production, products and technology application solutions.

General Description:

As a Game Programmer, you will be responsible for the development of complex gameplay systems, optimizing game performance, and ensuring the highest quality code is delivered. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the technical vision of the project, mentor junior programmers, and play a key role in the overall game development process. This is an exciting opportunity to have a major impact on both the technical and creative aspects of our games.

Roles and Responsibility:

• Implementing gameplay features and systems in Unreal Engine (Blueprints and C++).

• Driving technical decisions and ensuring the architecture and systems scale effectively for the project.

• Mentoring and guiding junior programmers, providing technical leadership and fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.

• Collaborating with designers, artists, and other engineers to implement features, optimize performance, and troubleshoot technical issues.

• Writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code while ensuring best practices and standards are followed.

• Optimizing game performance and ensuring smooth gameplay across a variety of platforms.

• Contributing to the overall design and implementation of multiplayer, AI, physics, and other core gameplay systems.

• Conducting code reviews to maintain high standards and ensuring robust, bug-free code.

• Staying current with the latest trends, techniques, and tools in game development and Unreal Engine.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of game development principles, including gameplay mechanics, artificial intelligence, physics, and optimization.

• Expertise in performance profiling and optimization across various platforms (PC, console, mobile).

• Solid experience with Unreal Engine's networking systems, multiplayer games, and online features.

• Strong experience with version control systems (e.g., Perforce) and collaborative development workflows.

• Proven ability to work on large-scale projects and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality code.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work effectively with cross-disciplinary teams.

• Leadership and mentoring experience in a technical setting.
  

Preferred Skills (Not Required, but a Plus):

• Networking and Multiplayer Experience:

  • Strong understanding of Unreal Engine's networking systems for both dedicated servers and peer-to-peer architectures.

  • Experience with replication, networked gameplay, latency compensation, and server-authoritative game design.

  • Familiarity with matchmaking, lobby systems, and multiplayer UI/UX within Unreal Engine.

  • Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) for multiplayer infrastructure.

  • Knowledge of network optimization techniques to ensure smooth, responsive gameplay across varying network conditions.

• Experience developing for VR/AR platforms or experience with complex user interfaces.

• Expertise in Unreal Engine’s rendering pipeline and visual scripting tools.

• Knowledge of game AI.

• Familiarity with shaders, materials, and advanced graphics programming in Unreal Engine.

• Strong knowledge of software engineering principles such as design patterns and object-oriented programming.