Principal Software Engineer - Client

2 Months ago • 10 Years + • Software Development & Engineering • $132,000 PA - $225,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Principal Software Engineer will be responsible for developing gameplay, UI, and systems for a new action-packed, combat-focused MMO built in Unreal Engine. This includes designing, developing, and implementing features in C++, working with cross-functional teams, integrating gameplay systems, maintaining engine code, and developing tools. The role requires a strong understanding of game development principles and experience with online components is a plus. The company is building a new immersive, open world combat-focused Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) game.
Must have:
  • 10+ years of game development for PC or console platforms.
  • 7+ years of experience using C++.
  • 2+ years of experience using Unreal Engine.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
  • Proven problem-solving and application of good software engineering practices.
  • BS degree in Computer Science or a related field, or significant industry experience.
Good to have:
  • Experience working on games that have significant online components such as MMOs.
  • Experience in auditing and improving client security of a game.
  • Experience in graphics debugging, profiling, and optimization, especially in Unreal Engine.
  • Technical knowledge of networked client/server systems, game security, or experience with implementing solutions that combat game cheating.
  • Experience with real-time physics simulation systems (Chaos, Physx etc.)
Perks:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life/AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Maternity & Parental Leave
  • Fully Remote
  • Flexible PTO
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Benefits
  • ADP Employee Discount Program
  • Daily Lunch (in office only)
  • Free Snacks & Beverages (in office only)

Job Details

Principal Software Engineer - Client

Manticore Games® is building a new immersive, open world combat-focused Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) game leveraging the power of its UGC platform, Core. Manticore launched the Core platform in 2021, featuring live events, interactive entertainment, and more than 50,000 games and worlds to play and explore. Core is a radically accessible game construction kit and social game-playing platform, all-in-one. Now, Manticore is expanding on the Core universe and is looking for qualified pioneers to join the journey.

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to develop gameplay, UI and systems for our new action-packed combat-focused MMO developed in Unreal Engine. Our headquarters are located in San Mateo, CA but this role can be fully remote.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and implement gameplay, UI and systems in Unreal Engine and C++.
  • Develop client and server networked gameplay code.
  • Work with the Production, Design, Art and QA teams to plan, implement and iterate on game concepts and features.
  • Integrate gameplay systems with other parts of our platform.
  • Maintain and extend engine code.
  • Develop tools and pipelines that support high performance use of user generated content.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of game development for PC or console platforms.
  • 7+ years of experience using C++.
  • 2+ years of experience using Unreal Engine.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines such as art, design and engineering.
  • Proven problem-solving and application of good software engineering practices.
  • BS degree in Computer Science or a related field, or significant industry experience as the degree equivalent.

Pluses

  • Experience working on games that have significant online components such as MMOs.
  • Experience in auditing and improving client security of a game.
  • Experience in graphics debugging, profiling, and optimization, especially in Unreal Engine.
  • Technical knowledge of networked client/server systems, game security, or experience with implementing solutions that combat game cheating.
  • Experience with real-time physics simulation systems (Chaos, Physx etc.)

Perks

  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life/AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Maternity & Parental Leave
  • Fully Remote
  • Flexible PTO
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Benefits
  • ADP Employee Discount Program
  • Daily Lunch (in office only)
  • Free Snacks & Beverages (in office only)

$132,000/year to $225,000/year

A reasonable estimate of the current US base salary range for this position is salary (the range listed above) + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within that range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including but not limited to job-related skill sets, experience and training, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include discretionary bonus (if any, based on individual and organizational performance), equity, or benefits. 

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

 

Manticore Games provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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About The Company

Manticore Games is the developer and operator of Core. Core is an endless universe of games to play and worlds to explore designed by a global community of creators. It’s a radically accessible game construction kit and social game-playing platform, all-in-one. Whether you’re interested in playing unexpected takes on shooters, RPGs, and party games, exploring massive and spectacular worlds with friends, or unleashing your own insane game designs on the world, Core is your portal to the Multiverse.

Manticore Games has received backing from Benchmark Capital, XN, Epic Games, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Correlation Ventures, BITKRAFT Esports Ventures & BITKRAFT Opportunity Fund, LVP, M Ventures, Tuesday Capital, SV Angel, Arrive (a Roc Nation company), Sapphire Sport.

To apply, please visit our careers page: https://www.manticoregames.com/careers/

Core is available to download now for free on the Epic Games Store at www.epicgames.com/store/p/core. To learn more about Core, visit www.coregames.com,

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