Senior / Lead C++ Engine Engineer

Room 8 Group is seeking a Senior or Lead C++ Engine Engineer to lead the development and optimization of core engine systems for AAA and AA games. This role involves driving architectural decisions, solving complex performance challenges, and mentoring a team. The engineer will take ownership of core engine modules, ensuring scalability, stability, and peak performance across various platforms, and collaborate with other teams to deliver a robust technical foundation.

Must Have

• 7+ years of professional C++ experience in game engine or real-time application development.
• Proven track record in leading or architecting engine systems in shipped titles or large-scale projects.
• Deep understanding of engine architecture, rendering, networking, and system-level programming.
• Expertise in memory management, multithreading, and optimization for real-time applications.
• Strong experience with performance profiling and debugging tools.
• Solid understanding of UI systems and performance optimization.
• Experience integrating scripting languages (C#, Python, Lua, or similar).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead discussions, make decisions, and align teams.
• English proficiency – both written and spoken.

Good to Have

• Experience with custom or proprietary game engines.
• Background in multiplayer systems, networking, and server-side synchronization.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), version control (Git, Perforce, SVN), or frontend tech (.NET, Angular, React).
• Experience in cross-platform development and optimizing build pipelines.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive financial reward.
• Challenges to raise your XPs score working on the projects of the top global game dev publishers.
• Private medical care, paid time off.
• A culture of diversity and inclusion to unite the most outstanding talents.
• Community of people who understand and share your passion for games.

We’re seeking a Senior or Lead C++ Engine Engineer to drive the evolution of our in-house engine technology and shape the core architecture of our games.

This is a key technical leadership role for someone who thrives on solving complex performance challenges, designing scalable systems, and mentoring a team of engineers in a collaborative environment.

You’ll take ownership of core engine modules, guide architectural decisions, and ensure our technology empowers designers and artists to deliver exceptional player experiences.

Superpowers you have:

• 7+ years of professional C++ experience in game engine or real-time application development.
• Proven track record in leading or architecting engine systems in shipped titles or large-scale projects.
• Deep understanding of engine architecture, rendering, networking, and system-level programming.
• Expertise in memory management, multithreading, and optimization for real-time applications.
• Strong experience with performance profiling and debugging tools.
• Solid understanding of UI systems and performance optimization in that area.
• Experience integrating scripting languages (C#, Python, Lua, or similar).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead discussions, make decisions, and align teams.
• English proficiency – both written and spoken.

You’re a rockstar if you have:

• Experience with custom or proprietary game engines.
• Background in multiplayer systems, networking, and server-side synchronization.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), version control (Git, Perforce, SVN), or frontend tech (.NET, Angular, React).
• Experience in cross-platform development and optimizing build pipelines.

Becoming part of Room 8 Group, you will:

• Lead the development and optimization of core engine systems, ensuring scalability, stability, and peak performance.
• Define technical direction and best practices for engine architecture, code quality, and system design.
• Collaborate closely with gameplay, tools, and UI teams to deliver a robust and flexible tech foundation for game production.
• Drive performance profiling and optimization across multiple platforms (CPU, GPU, memory, I/O).
• Oversee the integration of scripting systems, networking layers, and UI frameworks.
• Mentor and support other engineers, conducting code reviews, technical planning, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Contribute to long-term technical strategy and innovation, ensuring our engine remains competitive and future-proof.

Join the team of inspiring game dev professionals, and get even more:

• Competitive financial reward (yes, we are fair enough);
• Challenges to raise your XPs score working on the projects of the top global game dev publishers;
• Private medical care, paid time off;
• A culture of diversity and inclusion to unite the most outstanding talents;
• Community of people who understand and share your passion for games.

Together we will bring games to the next level. Exactly with you.