Associate Software Engineer - EverQuest

Daybreak Games
San Diego, CA


Position Title: Associate Software Engineer

Studio/Department: Darkpaw Games/Live Development

Employee Type: Full Time, Regular

Location : San Diego, CA/Remote (Daybreak Approved Remote Locations (CA, WA, TX, NY))

Salary Range: $40,000 - $60,000, pay may vary on location.

Description

The Associate Software Engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of game features and systems to manage thousands of simultaneous players in EverQuest. This position will be in Darkpaw Games reporting to the Engineering Lead, this position will be responsible for:


  • 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

What craft expertise you’ll have:


  • 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

Other Criteria


  • Experience playing EverQuest®


  • A.S. in Computer Science or Computer Science Engineering or equivalent work experience

We invite you to get in the game with us and help us make exciting experiences!

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 .


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Daybreak Game Company will never ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or through online messaging apps (WhatsApp, Hangouts). We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Daybreak Game Company's People & Culture team at [email protected] if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

**Daybreak Game Company, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the workplace.**

Posted 2026-03-07

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