Senior Software Engineer, Gameplay

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 Role

As a Senior Software Engineer at Fortis, you’ll play an important role in developing the software at the heart of one of our new games. You’ll design and build gameplay features and reusable systems, and collaborate with multiple teams of talented and multidisciplinary developers. You will assist in scope definition, planning, and work estimation, and create and evaluate technical documentation and processes to deliver the highest quality product for our players.

What You’Ll Achieve

• Write and maintain long-lasting, high-quality code.
• Instrument, profile, and analyze code to identify and fix complex bugs and performance issues
• Produce technical design documentation to explain and educate stakeholders and fellow engineers about software design decisions and principles
• Plan and estimate tasks as needed to deliver on timelines that you set.
• Operate as an effective, professional, and supportive member of a multidisciplinary game development team.
• Support the launch, growth, and live operation of the game.

What You’Ll Need

• Extensive familiarity and prior experience with the Unity game engine and mobile game development.
• Familiarity with entity-component-system (ECS)-based software architecture, particularly as applied to Unity games.
• Strong coding fundamentals and understanding of data structures, libraries, and performance in C#.
• Demonstrated ability to write gameplay code that creates fun, engaging, and lasting player experiences.
• The ability to quickly isolate and debug complex issues within code
• Must be proactive, self-directed, organized, and willing and able to learn more
• Exemplify exceptional confidence in your work and attention to the quality of work you produce
• Mindfulness of how design decisions impact performance and user experience
• Why join us
• There 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 community
• We'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 gaming

Fortis 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.