Senior/Lead Game Engine Programmer

3 Months ago • 4 Years + • Game Engine • $170,000 PA - $210,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Game Engine Programmer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the core systems that power our games. You will design and implement core engine systems, optimize system performance, collaborate with other engineers, debug and resolve issues, maintain documentation, and work with QA to ensure system reliability. You will also stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
Must have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in systems engineering
  • Strong proficiency in C++ and low-level programming
  • Experience with game engine architecture and development
  • Knowledge of multithreading, networking, and memory management
  • Understanding of optimization principles and profiling tools
  • Strong math foundation
  • Ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Good to have:
  • Experience with cross-platform development
  • Familiarity with modern rendering techniques
  • Previous work on proprietary game engines
  • Experience with Unreal Engine 5
Perks:
  • Paid time off
  • Sick time
  • Company holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Bonus (for certain roles)
  • Equity (for certain roles)

Job Details

Summary 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Game Engine Programmer to join our dynamic team. As a Game Engine Programmer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the core systems that power our games. You will have a direct impact on the stability, scalability, and performance of our game engine. 

Core Responsibilities 

  • Design and implement core engine systems such as scene management, memory management, and file I/O. 
  • Optimize system performance to ensure smooth gameplay experiences. 
  • Collaborate with other engineers to integrate new features into the engine. 
  • Debug and resolve complex system-level issues. 
  • Maintain and update documentation for engine systems. 
  • Work closely with QA to ensure system reliability and stability. 
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in systems engineering. 

Core Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. 
  • 4+ years of experience in systems engineering within the video game industry. 
  • Strong proficiency in C++ and experience with low-level programming. 
  • Experience with game engine architecture and development, ideally Unreal.  
  • Knowledge of multithreading, networking, and memory management. 
  • Understanding of optimization principles, machine performance characteristics, profiling tools 
  • Strong math foundation. 
  • Ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code. 
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

Plus if... 

  • Experience with cross-platform development (PC, consoles). 
  • Familiarity with modern rendering techniques (ray tracing, Vulkan, etc.). 
  • Previous work on proprietary game engines. 
  • Experience with Unreal Engine 5. 

Description 

  • Full-time job with benefits. 
  • Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA. 
  • Office is located near downtown Santa Monica – near metro and freeways. 

Join our talented team and play a crucial role in building the technology that powers immersive worlds. Together, we will push the boundaries of what’s possible in game development. Apply now and contribute to our cutting-edge projects as a Game Engine Programmer with Absurd Ventures. 

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