Game Development Software Engineer

Valve

Benefits

As a software engineer on one of our game teams, you'll be a key contributor to developing amazing games that millions of customers around the world enjoy. We're always looking for great engineers who want to help us build the next amazing Valve game, or expand and improve an established hit like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2, or Dota Underlords. You'll design and deliver new engine features, new game features, and new ways to delight our customers and drive revenue. You should have experience in all phases of game development, be self-directed, and have a relentless focus on customers. There are opportunities to work on titles across a variety of genres, with both VR and traditional 2D interfaces. Whether you're a graphics or physics expert, a gameplay or networking specialist, or just an all-around great engineer, there are ways to have a huge impact.

Responsibilities

  • Working as part of one of Valve's game development teams
  • Regularly shipping updates to millions of customers, and developing an understanding of our player communities
  • Driving the design and iteration of new features and games, making good use of internal and external feedback
  • Creating measureable success, being self-directed, and prioritizing your own workload

Qualifications

  • Programming experience, in C++ or a similar language
  • 4+ years of professional software development experience
  • Strong software engineering skills
  • Demonstrated ability to self-direct, and drive work to completion
  • Strong communication skills, and the ability to work closely with a team of peers

This is a senior role, requiring prior industry experience. Unfortunately, we do not currently have openings for recent graduates.

What We Offer

  • An organization where 100% of time is dedicated as groups see fit
  • The opportunity to collaborate with experts across a range of disciplines
  • A work environment and flexible schedule in support of families and domestic partnerships
  • A culture eager to become stronger through diversity of all forms
  • Exceptional health insurance coverage
  • Unrivaled employer match for our 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous vacation and family leave
  • On-site amenities in support of health and efficiency
  • Fertility and adoption assistance
  • Reimbursement for child care during interviews

Valve strives to improve the diversity of our teams to better serve our diverse global audience. We welcome and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Candidates will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, family status, veteran status or disability status. Valve is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment in the workplace.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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