Incredible Technologies began as a small business start-up in 1985 and has since grown into an industry leader. Now headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Vernon Hills, Illinois, IT employs 250+ incredible individuals in 18 states and Canada. The company’s foundation is built on years of unparalleled innovation within the amusement industry due to the development of groundbreaking game titles including the most successful pay-to-play amusement game in history - Golden Tee Golf. Today Incredible Technologies has become a leader in casino gaming; with games placed in 29 states, the company is considered one of the hottest new video slot manufacturers in the business.

Incredible Technologies is growing and we believe that every employee plays an integral role in the company’s unbridled success. We foster a culture of innovation and provide a fantastic team-oriented work environment and because of it we have an unbelievable tenure record more than half of our employees have been with IT for 10 years or more. Incredible Technologies is a big-time company with small-time values and competitive benefits. We are expanding our dynamic team of personnel to support our continued growth and we are seeking talented individuals who share our same passion for innovation, pride of accomplishment and overall love of the games. Are you ready to get in the game?

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a talented Senior Game Software Engineer with a passion for gameplay, lead programing experience and a critical eye for game design to join our team in either the main office in Vernon Hills, IL. Work environment is a hybrid position with some flexibility for remote working.

As a Senior Game Software Engineer, you will be working closely with our Design team to bring innovative game features to life. A Senior Game Software Engineer should be excellent at rapidly prototyping ideas and be capable of quickly turning a design specification from paper into a usable game system for further iteration. The successful candidate will have an eye for gameplay and a knack for understanding how to deliver exciting features that our casino players are going to love. You should be able to get quickly familiarized with existing codebases and be able to write elegant, high performing extensible code that works well within a collaborative environment and on our embedded systems. You should enjoy actively participating in day-to-day development tasks, be motivated to stay on top of the games in the industry as well as the trends, displaying a good sense of cooperation and problem-solving with a desire to evolve with the team. We are aiming for high-quality games, it is important for us to work with proficient, and agile programmers.

What you’ll do

Program new games where direct input is welcomed and encouraged.
Port existing games to new platforms.
Implement art, sound, and game play mechanics.
Implement math designs directly with mathematicians.
Work with QA to resolve bugs.
Provide documentation for certification labs.
Spearhead development of innovative gameplay experiences.
Contribute to game architecture and technical designs and postmortems.
Perform data and code analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
Provide mentorship to less experienced engineers.

To succeed you should have…

4+ years of proven experience in a Gameplay Engineering role or similar position with multiple shipped titles
Proficiency in Java or equivalate object-oriented C/C++
Advanced understanding of mathematical probabilities and statistics
Advanced optimization and debugging skills
Game knowledge and an understanding of the design principles behind games
Able to collaborate with other engineers and non-technical team members, and be able to adapt to a fluid, changing environment as creative challenges constantly evolve
Reliable and Curious
Fluent in written and spoken English
B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
And most importantly, a passion for making games

We’d love it if you also have…

Advanced programming specialty, such as low-level network programming, High Level Shader Language (HLSL), SSE assembly, etc.
Strong math skills – especially linear algebra and 3D vector math
Knowledge with the following is a plus: Perforce, 3D Studio Max or Open GL
Expertise and passion in one or more of the following areas: AI, User Interfaces, Animation, or General Gameplay

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about working in the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Incredible Technologies, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Primarily an office environment. The role is largely on-site; however, hybrid work arrangements are available.
Considerable amount of time spent in front of a computer.

MORE IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Incredible Technologies offers a tremendously comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, generous 401k match with immediate eligibility, life insurance, tuition assistance, flexible work hours and paid time off!
Casual work environment!
It’s FUN here! Seriously, we make slot machines and video games!

Incredible Technologies Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Check us out at http://www.itsgames.com/

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Gaming Engineering: 4 years (Required)
C++: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Vernon Hills, IL 60061 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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