Game Engine Engineer (Optimization)
Thatgamecompany
Job Summary
Sky is seeking an experienced Game Engine Engineer specializing in optimization for their custom game engine. Responsibilities include analyzing performance bottlenecks (CPU/GPU/memory/energy/IO), optimizing for various Android devices, streamlining development processes to reduce bugs, building Android performance testing pipelines, resolving frame-rate drops and graphic issues, and collaborating with artists, designers, and engineers. The ideal candidate will possess strong C++ skills (5+ years), Android development experience (Java/Kotlin), familiarity with multi-threading, Android libraries, mobile Graphics APIs (Vulkan/OpenGL/Metal), game rendering, and excellent communication skills. The role involves adapting game compatibility across different mobile phones.
Must Have
- 5+ years C++ experience
- Android client experience (Java/Kotlin)
- Multi-threading programming
- Understanding of Android libraries
- Mobile Graphics API knowledge (Vulkan/OpenGL/Metal)
- Game rendering fluency
Good to Have
- Mobile game development experience
- iOS/Windows/Playstation/Nintendo Switch experience
- HarmonyOS experience
- Shader familiarity
- Android app security and hacking prevention knowledge
Job Description
Sky has an amazing and vibrant community of socially minded players, and we are tirelessly working on solutions to deepen player interaction and create lasting friendships. We are seeking an experienced Game Engine Engineer to work on optimization projects within our custom game engine.
Responsibilities
Analyzing game performance bottlenecks, optimizing CPU/GPU/memory/energy/IO usage on various types of Android devices
Identify issues in our team’s workflow, and propose/implement solutions to streamline our processes and reduce future bugs
Build the criteria and pipeline for Android performance testing, make the gameplay development experience more robust
Resolve issues such as frame-rate drop, graphic display quality problems, etc. Collaborate closely with various disciplines, including artists, designers, and other engineers, to gather requirements, deliver and iterate on features
Required Skills
Knowing computer science fundamentals, good at math, modeling, and analysis. Have 5-year+ experience in C++ development
Hands-on experience with Android client(Java/Kotlin), familiar with multi-threads programming
Deep understanding of the Android library
Hands-on to game compatibility adaptation, such as adaptation of various mobile phones. Familiar with mobile Graphics API (Vulkan/OpenGL/Metal)
Familiar with game rendering
Fluent in spoken English for professional communications
Preferred Skills
Have mobile game development experience
Familiar with platforms other than Android development (iOS/Windows/Playstation/Nintendo Switch)
Hands-on experience with HarmonyOS Familiar with shader
Familiar with Android app security, and hacking prevention
We look forward to meeting you!