Make your mark at Daybreak Games and take your place in games history!
Here at Daybreak, we make games that bring people together.
Together we have built and introduced some of the most famed and beloved gaming franchises to millions of players worldwide including H1Z1, DC Universe Online, PlanetSide, EverQuest, Lord of the Rings Online, & Dungeons & Dragons Online.
We are obsessed with the entire creation process
Passion for play is what keeps us connected to our ever growing community. From group raiding epics in Norrath to watching our favorite streamers battle it out in a post apocalyptic landscape, we are devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience to our communities.
Join a team where your contributions matter!
We focus on quality, learning, opportunity, family and community.
We will support, mentor and develop your career.
Whether you’re in games development or corporate, We’re All Heroes Here!
Daybreak offers some of the best benefits in the games industry! In addition to our benefits, we offer a quite a few amazing perks that make working at Daybreak even more exciting!
Benefits
- Excellent Paid Time off
- Free Game Accounts
- Wellness Program
- Monthly Company Celebrations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Social & Games Clubs
- Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- 10 paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Holiday Parties and other celebrations
- Employee Product Purchase Program
- Company Swag & Clothing
- Access to industry events and conferences
Locations
SAN DIEGO
Our headquarters is located in the perfect place for a "stay-cation"! Sun, sun, sun! Just minutes from the beaches of La Jolla and Carlsbad, home of family entertainment including: Legoland, Sea World, San Diego Zoo & Safari Park, Balboa Park, museums and tons of night life. Just 2 hours from Los Angeles, Hollywood and Disneyland and home of the San Diego Padres.
This is where you come in. Our teams are hiring and we’re looking for people who live every day well played.
Associate Software Engineer
Engineering and Core Tech Team, San Diego, California
Job ID: 7293006002
Job Description
Salary Range: $59,000 - $76,000 USD, pay may vary based on location.
Studio/Department: Darkpaw Games
Employee Type: Full Time, Regular
Location: San Diego, CA / Daybreak Approved Remote Locations (CA, WA, TX, NY)
ABOUT OUR STUDIO
Our headquarters is where the gaming culture and Southern California lifestyle meet, creating a vibrant work environment that epitomizes our belief that every day should be well played. Daybreak San Diego is the home of Darkpaw Games, creators of the legendary EverQuest and EverQuest II games. This is also the home of Rogue Planet Games, developer of the award-winning MMOFPS PlanetSide 2.
Daybreak and Darkpaw Games are looking for a talented Associate Software Engineer to help tackle the massive codebase of EverQuest and build new features. If you have a knack for problem-solving, translating English into C++, and a passion for tinkering, then come help us continue the legacy of EverQuest!
Your Contribution
- Writing and testing solid, reliable, and efficient code for highly scalable systems
- Working with designers and artists to design, create, optimize, and maintain game systems and custom tools
- Efficiently self-managing to balance working independently and with other developers
- Documenting complex systems in a clear manner for others to rely as a reference and potentially expand upon
Required Knowledge and Experience
- Experience playing EverQuest
- B.S. in Computer Science or Computer Science Engineering or equivalent work experience
- 2+ years software engineering experience either in school, personal projects, or for work
- Ability to communicate (both in written and verbal methods) complex processes in a clear manner
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- A working proficiency in C++
- Versatility with different styles of programming
- Understanding of object-oriented software engineering principles and methodologies
Year-1 Success
- Become familiar with the different sections of the EverQuest codebase
- Gain a basic understanding of a few core gameplay systems as needed
- Regularly engage in the software development lifecycle of gathering requirements, planning, implementation, testing, and releasing
- Effective at managing your time appropriately and remain productive so most small tasks are completed in 3 - 5 days
- Participate in team meetings and bring up ideas for discussion to improve the game, our tools, or our workflows
- Clearly communicate with other developers to move past roadblocks or areas of confusion
- Demonstrate high standards of ethics and fairness
Feel like you are a match for this role, but don't meet all the requirements? We encourage fresh viewpoints, so as long as you can show us how your attitude and other skills make up for any gaps, we still want to see your application!
ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Daybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as DC Universe Online, PlanetSide, EverQuest, and Dungeons and Dragons Online, Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. We are the game publisher for Darkpaw Studios, Rogue Planet Gaming Studio, Dimensional Ink Games, and Standing Stone Games. To top it off, we are making games in three of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, Austin, and Boston. We make games that bring people together and build lasting communities and are totally devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience! Find out more about our company at
We invite you to get in the game with us and help us make exciting experiences!
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**Daybreak Game Company, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the workplace.**
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