Remote - This position is fully remote but limited to applicants residing in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Missouri, New Jersey, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.
The Senior Software Engineer will play a key role in developing and maintaining the core systems that underpin our game engine and tools within Unreal Engine, in addition to porting internally developed games to console. This position requires extensive experience in Unreal Engine, a deep understanding of game development processes, and a passion for creating robust and efficient technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, optimize, and maintain core systems within Unreal Engine to ensure high performance and reliability across platforms.
Facilitate porting internally developed games to major console platforms (e.g., PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch).
Optimize game performance to meet platform-specific requirements and ensure smooth gameplay experiences.
Implement platform-specific features and integrations.
Implement and enhance rendering, physics, and other subsystems specific to Unreal Engine.
Design and build custom tools within Unreal Engine for game designers, artists, and other developers to streamline content creation and integration.
Work on networking solutions for multiplayer and online components within Unreal Engine.
Conduct profiling and optimization within Unreal Engine to ensure the game engine runs efficiently on various hardware configurations.
Address performance bottlenecks and improve system stability within Unreal Engine.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement features that meet the needs of the entire development team using Unreal Engine.
Ensure games meet all technical requirements and certification standards for each console platform.
Stay current with the latest technologies and industry trends related to Unreal Engine, evaluating their potential integration into our projects.
Innovate and implement new techniques within Unreal Engine to enhance game performance and player experience.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
At least 5 years of experience as a software engineer developing or porting games for console platforms.
Strong understanding of the game development process, with at least 1 shipped game.
Knowledge of console platform development including: CPU, GPU, memory, storage capabilities and compliance testing for each console.
Extensive experience with Unreal Engine, including custom engine modifications and plugin development.
Excellent understanding of C++ and experience with low-level programming and optimization within Unreal Engine.
Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine's rendering pipeline, physics simulations, and overall architecture.
Experience with graphics APIs such as DirectX, OpenGL, or Vulkan.
Familiarity with multi-threading and performance optimization techniques.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex technical challenges.
Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of the gaming industry.
Salary Range: $100,500 - $150,000 per year. Exact base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience.
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