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Generalist Programmer

US-TX-Frisco

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 Generalist Programmer to join our development team. As a member of the programming team, they will assist with a wide array of engineering tasks ranging from gameplay programming to console development. The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

Responsibilities

  • Maintain live codebases
  • Enhance existing features
  • Implement and design new systems
  • Interact with external partners to gather, interpret, and discuss design requirements
  • Collaborate with cross-discipline teammates

Qualifications

  • Computer Science degree and/or 2+ years experience in professional software development
  • Experience on a shipped PC/console title
  • Excellent debugging skills
  • Ability to design flexible, extendible, and performant software
  • Professionalism in representing the company to external partners
  • Strong creative problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A passion for developing high-quality software
  • A strong interest in all parts of game development

Nice-to-Haves

  • Familiarity with Unreal Engine
  • Background in multiplayer games
  • Console development experience
  • At least one title shipped on console

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. 

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.

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