Who We Are

The Gearbox Entertainment Company is home to a world-class team that entertains the world with award-winning and genre-defining video games. Our games are entrenched with rich universes that are expanded upon via transmedia storytelling, live experiences, and consumer products. Gearbox Entertainment has become widely known for developing successful game franchises such as Borderlands, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, and Brothers in Arms, as well for continued development of acquired properties including Duke Nukem, Risk of Rain, and Homeworld. The company was founded as Gearbox Software in 1999 by a team of industry veterans and is headquartered in Frisco, Texas. The Gearbox Entertainment Company is proud to be part of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). For more information, visit www.GearboxSoftware.com.

What we are looking for

Gearbox Software is looking for a full-time Tools Programmer to join our game development team. As a member of the Tools Team, you will implement solutions not only for one game, but that will be shared across multiple game projects.

Responsibilities

Implement solution to improve the workflow of artists and designers, with a focus on open world technology, procedural content generation and automation
Enhance and maintain tools systems used by all projects
Interact with project team members to gather, interpret, and discuss design requirements
Assist users in identifying and resolving tool and/or workflow issues

Qualifications

Computer Science degree and 3+ years experience in professional software development
Advanced C++ skills
Proficient C# skills
Ability to design flexible, extensible, and performant software
Excellent debugging skills
Excellent UI/UX design skills
Excellent creative problem solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

Experience with Unreal Engine 5.x
Background in creating and maintaining tools systems
Experience working in large codebases.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Gearbox Entertainment is committed to ensuring that all team members work in an environment free from discrimination and harassment, and one that reflects the diversity of the world it strives to entertain. As an equal opportunity employer, Gearbox Entertainment does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Gearbox Entertainment is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, and to enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment equal to those enjoyed by individuals without disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point during the job application process, please contact us for more information.

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