Senior Game Developer

Senior Game DeveloperAre you an avid gamer interested in creating awesome games? Stardock is currently seeking a talented Senior Game Developer. The ideal candidate is well versed in C++, has shipped titles in the past and loves strategy games. This is a salaried, full-time position at our Plymouth, Michigan office and relocation assistance will be provided.Primary Responsibilities Include:Implement low level systems such as windowing, controllers, rendering, audio, and networking.Architect, build and maintain core systems in modern C++ on multicore CPUs.Write technical documents describing core systems.Mentor and collaborate with other developers in a team environment.Work closely with Design, Production, and Art to develop requirements and implementation plans.Manage timelines and milestones to meet stakeholder expectations.Work closely with Production and QA to address bugs.Education and/or Experience Desired:7+ years of experience in game or simulation development.Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or relevant field.Strong C++ background.Passion for games and game design.Self-motivated and loves solving problems.Experience with modern graphics APIs (DirectX, OpenGL, Vulkan, Metal).Expertise in several of the following: Optimization, networking, UI/UX, AI, generative AI, physics, data management, graphics, gameplay, audio, HLSL/GLSL shaders, pipelines, terrain.Able to learn new technology quickly and execute on a schedule in a fast-paced cross-discipline team environment.Experienced with version control software (e.g. Perforce, SVN, etc.).The salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $160,000 annually, depending on your qualifications, experience, and expertise. Stardock is committed to offering a competitive compensation package tailored to the right candidate.