Senior Engine Programmer

1 Minute ago • 5 Years + • Game Engine • $136,000 PA - $170,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Turtle Rock Studios is seeking a Senior Engine Programmer to join their award-winning game development team, focusing on Unreal Engine 5. This role involves optimizing performance and memory, communicating complex systems, and mentoring junior programmers. The studio fosters a collaborative environment with creative freedom, offering flexible work arrangements including in-studio, hybrid, and fully remote options across North America.
Must have:
  • Work with core UE5 features (asset streaming, memory management, module/plugin loading, task graph)
  • Tackle complicated problems and build performant, scalable systems
  • Collaborate with programmers and artists for efficient feature implementation
  • Full solution engineering (engine, editor, build pipeline changes)
  • Own middleware packages and educate team on best practices
  • Solve crashes and problems on next-gen consoles and PCs
  • Mentor less experienced programmers
  • Strong C++ and math skills
  • Able to code and debug multi-threaded systems
  • Excellent problem solving and time management skills
Good to have:
  • Experience in Unreal 5 or 4
  • Proficiency with Pix and/or Razor for resource analysis
  • Shipped multiplatform games
Perks:
  • Flexible work environment (in-studio, remote)
  • 100% covered Medical, Dental, Vision for you and your family
  • 401k matching
  • Student Loan Paydown Plan / College Savings Plan
  • Career Improvement Plan
  • Flexible time off policy
  • Fully stocked kitchen and sponsored food trucks
  • Awesome company events (Halloween bash, virtual gatherings)

Job Details

At Turtle Rock, we make the games we want to play. We're dedicated to providing a collaborative environment where our team members feel empowered with the creative freedom to contribute and grow. While we are based in Orange County, CA, we support flexible work arrangements ranging from in-studio, hybrid, to fully remote throughout North America. Join our award-winning game development team and help create our next AAA title.

We are looking for a Senior Engine Programmer to be a part of our development team. Your role will involve working in Unreal 5 and will focus on helping the team meet performance and memory targets. As a senior, you will be able to communicate complex systems effectively and help mentor other programmers grow and develop.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the core features of UE5, such as asset streaming, memory management, module and plugin loading, and the task graph
  • Tackle complicated problems and build performant and scalable systems to meet project needs
  • Collaborate with programmers and artists get their features to run as fast and efficiently as possible
  • Full solution engineering that includes changes to the engine, editor, and build pipeline
  • Own middleware packages and educate the team on their best use practices
  • Solve crashes and other problems on next-gen consoles and PCs
  • Mentor less experienced programmers

Requirements

  • Able to simplify and explain complex technical issues to non-programmers
  • At least 5 years of experience in game engine programming
  • Strong C++ and math skills
  • Able to code and debug multi-threaded systems
  • Excellent problem solving and time management skills
  • Confront the unknown with a can-do attitude
  • Participate in regular playtests

Preferences

  • Experience in Unreal 5 or 4
  • You can use Pix and/or Razor to analyze resource usage and find ways to make games faster
  • Shipped multiplatform games

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment allowing you to work in-studio as many days a week or full time remotely
  • Medical, Dental, Vision 100% covered for you and your family
  • 401k matching
  • Student Loan Paydown Plan / College Savings Plan
  • Career Improvement Plan
  • Flexible time off policy
  • Fully stocked kitchen and sponsored food trucks
  • Awesome company events, including in-person annual Halloween bash, and virtual gatherings throughout the year

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