Senior Software Engineer - Python

Kokku is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team! As a Senior Software Engineer with experience in Python, you will be responsible for optimization and performance. This role collaborates closely with other programmers and the production team to create high-performance, robust, and sustainable systems in a game development environment.

• Implement robust and scalable solutions for high-quality scripts for simulation systems;
• Perform memory performance profiling and optimization;
• Identify and highlight any potential risks during the development process;
• Solve engineering problems by applying sound software engineering principles, design patterns, performance optimization and minimizing any potential disruption factors during the development process;
• Champion engineering excellence at Kokku as well as with our client’s development efforts;
• Other duties as assigned;

• Solid understanding of Python and how it works under the hood
• Strong optimization skills, both in execution time and memory usage, especially in regards to algorithms and data structures
• Ability to use profiling tools to find bottlenecks and other optimization opportunities
• Solid grasp of C++ is desirable, though not strictly necessary if working on the memory optimization front
• Proactive, and comfortable working on vast complex codebases
• Experience with Python interoperability is a nice to have
• Solid attention to organization and detail with strong analytical skills;
• Solid technical insight;
• Good communication skills with the ability to write and verbalize conceptual thoughts;
• Strong sense of accountability to consistently meet and exceed performance expectations;
• High emotional intelligence to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics effectively;
• Proactive agent with a problem solving and critical thinking mindset;

• Competitive financial reward;
• Health Insurance;
• A transparent and inclusion-oriented culture;
• Relocation bonus,
• Meal ticket;
• Transport benefits and more;
• A full-time job in a modern and relaxed studio atmosphere;
• A chance to work in a booming industry, within an international team;
• Private healthcare & Multisport card;
• A lot of challenges and ambitious tasks;
• An opportunity to grow in a stimulating industry.