Senior Software Engineer, Tools

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Full Stack Development • $150,000 PA - $170,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Skydance Interactive seeks a Senior Software Engineer, Tools to design, implement, and maintain robust tools and pipelines for Unreal Engine 5 projects. The role involves close collaboration with artists, designers, and engineers to optimize workflows and solve development challenges. Responsibilities include developing custom UE5 tools and plugins using C++, Python, and Blueprints, automating tasks, identifying performance bottlenecks, and providing guidance to other engineers. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of experience building tools for game development, strong UE5 proficiency, and excellent communication skills.
Must have:
  • 5+ years game dev tools experience
  • Proficient in Unreal Engine 5
  • C++, Python, Blueprints expertise
  • Problem-solving & communication skills

Job Details

At Skydance Interactive, we believe in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in interactive entertainment. Innovation in game design, technology and storytelling is the passion that drives our agile studio of dedicated and talented game creators. Collaboration across all disciplines is vital to our success and is at the core of the inclusive culture we strive to foster every day.
 

We empower our employees to take ownership of the features they develop and create their own solutions when challenges arise. As our studio grows, we want to bring even more risk-takers, innovators and diverse voices along for the ride as we continue to create the games that will defy convention and define the future of the medium.
 
Following the success of our first VR title Archangel, we elevated our ambition and tackled The Walking Dead universe in VR. The result was the 2020 genre-defining hit The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners. We are currently working on several highly anticipated VR games for emerging platforms that we can’t wait for you to play.
  

For information on Skydance’s privacy practices, see the Skydance U.S. Personnel Privacy Notice located at  https://skydance.com/privacy-personnel/.
 

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Skydance is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer,  Tools to join our team and contribute to the development of multiple projects using Unreal Engine 5. We are looking for a passionate individual who can design, implement, and maintain robust tools and pipelines to empower our development teams and optimize workflows. You will work closely with artists, designers, and other engineers to understand their needs and deliver custom solutions.

Requirements

    • Develop and maintain custom tools and plugins for UE5 that optimize and/or supplement our development process.
    • Utilize C++, Python, Blueprints, and other scripting languages to automate tasks and extend the functionality of UE5.
    • Work closely with artists, designers, and programmers to understand their needs and develop effective solutions.
    • Identify and address performance bottlenecks and stability issues in the development pipeline and tools.

Qualifications

    • 5+ years of experience developing and building tools for game development
    • Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine 5: Extensive experience with the engine's features, tools, and architecture.
    • Proficiency in C++ and scripting languages such as Python and Blueprints.
    • Experience providing feedback and guidance to other engineers - helping them stay on track and true to the overall vision of the game.
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
    • Strong problem-solving skills
    • Experience working with internal and external development teams/partners.
The salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $150,000 – $170,000.  The salary offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors.  The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc. 

We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description. 

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Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.
 
Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Diversity in the workplace is not just a commitment, it is who we are and a reflection of what makes our world special.

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About The Company

About Skydance Media 

Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, and interactive platforms. Its feature films include Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Annihilation, LIFE, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Star Trek Beyond, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Terminator Genisys, World War Z, Star Trek Into Darkness, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Jack Reacher, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, and True Grit. Skydance’s upcoming film releases include Top Gun: Maverick, Gemini Man, The Old Guard, 6 Underground and the nwe untitled Terminator film. In 2017, Skydance formed an animation division to develop and produce a slate of high-end feature films and television series in partnership with Spain’s Ilion Animation Studios. Skydance Television launched in 2013. Its current slate includes Emmy-nominated Grace and Frankie on Netflix, Altered Carbon on Netflix, Jack Ryan on Amazon, and Condor on AT&T Audience Network. Skydance Interactive launched in 2016 to create and publish original and IP-based virtual reality experiences and video games. Skydance Interactive recently debuted its first original title – Archangel, a story-driven VR shooter.


About Skydance Interactive

Skydance Interactive creates and publishes original and IP-based virtual reality games. The division of Skydance Media was launched in 2016 through the acquisition of The Workshop Entertainment. Skydance Interactive’s first VR offering is Archangel, launched on July 18th 2017. Skydance Interactive in 2017 partnered with Skybound Entertainment to develop a number of original virtual reality video games based on the expansive world of The Walking Dead universe. The Walking Dead VR game will be the inaugural co-developed title from both companies. The studio is located in Marina del Rey, CA. 


About Animation

In 2017, Skydance formed an animation division to develop and produce a slate of high-end feature films and television series in partnership with Spain’s Ilion Animation Studios. Skydance’s first three animated features are Luck, Split (working title), and Powerless (working title). Luck, directed by Alessandro Carloni (Kung Fu Panda 3) and written by Jonathan Aibel & Glenn Berger, is a comedy that pulls back the curtain on the millennia-old battle between the organizations of good luck and bad luck that secretly affects our daily lives. Split, directed by Vicky Jenson (Shrek) and written by Linda Woolverton, tells the story of Elian, a teenager who comes of age using her magical powers to defend her family when the opposing forces of light and darkness threaten to divide her kingdom. Nathan Greno (Tangled) is set to direct Powerless. The studio is located in Los Angeles, CA. 

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