Associate Software Engineer - EverQuest (Hiring Immediately)
Daybreak Game Company • san diego, ca • Posted June 13, 2026
Position Overview
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, MA)) Salary Range: $40,000 - $60,000, pay may vary on location. Description 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 e...