C++ (Unreal Engine) Programmer

Black Lab Games is Perth's leading video game development company. We develop innovative, high-quality games for the global market on PC and current-generation video game consoles. 

We are best known for the critically acclaimed and fan favourite Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, and the award-winning Battlestar Galactica Deadlock, based on the classic 2003 TV series.

We were proud to be named Studio of the Year at the 2021 Australia Game Developer Award.

About the role

This is a 12-month contract role, with the possibility of an extension in the future.

Working within a tight-knit team environment, you will use your programming skills to develop video games using the Unreal Engine 5 game engine. You will contribute to several facets of our games, including gameplay systems, user interface implementation, tools and optimization. 

This is an on-site role in our studio in the Perth inner suburbs.

Duties include:

• Working within a team environment, you will use your programming skills for the development of video game products using the Unreal Engine technology
• You will contribute to several facets of our games, including gameplay systems, user interface implementation, tools and technology and optimization 
• Develop tools and technology to assist our design, art and QA team in implementing gameplay features
• Enhance and add features to existing game systems
• Collaborate with other developers, and abide by our team’s standards and best practices
• Use analysis tools to find and address code performance issues

About You:

• You have experience developing software using C++
• You can read and understand SDK documentation and translate this knowledge into working code and systems
• You have excellent communication skills and can work well in a team environment.
• You enjoy problem-solving and can work towards goals with minimal supervision
• Either a BS in Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

Ideally, you are familiar with video games, and have a passion for game development

Experience using Unreal Engine, developing video games, and programming for video game consoles or embedded systems will be highly regarded.

To apply directly, send your CV to ****@blacklabgames.com.au before 18-April-2024