Software Engineer

🕒 5 days ago

🇯🇵 Japan – Remote

💵 ¥4.2M - ¥6.6M / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🖥 Software Engineer

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Keywords Studios is the #1 global games services provider, offering an end-to-end platform supercharged by technology. They deliver technical and creative solutions to the global video games industry, with services including game development, art services, audio development, QA testing, localization, marketing services, and player engagement. Keywords Studios also works on accessibility services, content globalization, and advanced AI & technology solutions. Founded on decades of experience, they are committed to responsible business practices and provide industry-wide insights for unparalleled experiences to audiences around the world.

📋 Description

• Design, test, and debug code independently • Break down features into engineering tasks and collaborate with other engineers to complete them • Work on games and surrounding tooling • Complete assigned engineering tasks in a timely manner • Test and document solutions for developer review and learning • Write clear, maintainable code that passes senior-engineer review • Estimate tasks and deliver them on time • Raise blockers with the feature lead or project lead • Follow software engineering best practices across the full software development life cycle • Take ownership of medium-sized features by breaking them into manageable tasks • Coordinate with non-engineering team members to deliver features • Optimize AI logic and integrate features with game designers and artists

🎯 Requirements

• A few years of professional software development experience • University degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline; or relevant professional experience • Japan-based candidates: 3+ years of professional software engineering experience and at least 1 year of video game industry experience • Overseas-based candidates: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience and at least 4 years of video game industry experience • Experience with C++ and C#, backed with Go • Demonstrable software engineering ability • Experience with Git or other version control systems • Experience with multiple programming languages • At least conversational Japanese proficiency (JLPT N3 or above) • English proficiency sufficient to read, write, and discuss technical matters • Strong software development fundamentals, design theory, and development processes • Excellent debugging skills • Excellent written and verbal communication • Willingness to work as part of a team and contribute to technical discussions • Eagerness to learn from reviews and constructive feedback • Strong personal time management

🏖️ Benefits

• Monthly allowance for home office equipment and supplies (15,000 JPY/month) • Private language tutoring (Japanese and/or English) • Commute fees (train passes are not reimbursed) • Weekends and national holidays • Summer/winter vacation: 5 days per year (paid, applicable after the probation period) • Annual Paid Leave: 10 days per year (first year, following the probation period) • Bereavement/funeral leave • Sick leave: 5 days per year (paid, applicable after the probation period) • Social insurance • Parental leave • Flexible working hours with core hours between 11:00 and 16:00 • Remote work/home office availability • Legal support for visa applications • Mentorship and digital learning materials • Training curriculum support based on career aspirations • Annual salary review and potential pay raises

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