Senior Software Engineer - Age of Empires (Remote)

3 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

Forgotten Empires seeks a Senior Software Engineer (Gameplay and AI) to work remotely on the Age of Empires franchise. The role involves C++ development on a custom engine, encompassing feature development, maintenance, debugging, profiling, and optimization. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is key. Candidates should have proven senior-level C++ experience in the video game industry, preferably with RTS/strategy games. A technical test will be administered. EU time zones and location within Europe are required.
Must have:
  • Senior-level C++ experience
  • RTS/Strategy game experience
  • Video game industry experience
  • Teamwork skills
  • B2 English level
  • Gameplay and AI focus
Good to have:
  • Age of Empires experience
  • Experience with custom game engines

Job Details

Description


Forgotten Empires is a full-service game developer focused on Windows PC and Console games. While headquartered in the U.S., our team consists of 100+ passionate individuals from around the globe, each of whom brings a unique skill set and perspective to the table. Since 2022 we are part of Keywords Studios.

We are currently looking to add an experienced Software Engineer (focused in Gameplay and AI) to work on Age of Empires. As a programmer with us, you will use your awesome skills in C++ to help us to bring our games to realization. In return, you will be part of a creative and supportive team environment with the ability to have a direct impact on the development of top-tier games.

Are you up for the challenge?

*Whilst this position is being offered on a remote basis, we are only able to consider applicants who are currently located within Europe

Some of the cool stuff you'll be doing:

  • Working in a C++ codebase on a custom engine.
  • Generalist skillset, we’re not looking for a specialized set of skills.
  • Maintain and develop features for the game and the tools that go with it.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on features.
  • Regularly debug, profile and optimize code.

Requirements

What you'll bring to the table:

  • Prior experience working on RTS/Strategy based games in a professional setting
  • Proven senior level engineer experience in C++
  • Recent experience working in a video game industry
  • Experience working in a team environment.
  • B2 English level – conversational and written.
  • Player/Development experience with Age of Empires games is a plus
  • You will be asked to partake in a technical test to prove your skills.

Location: Must be local to Málaga, Spain or working remotely in UK/EU (EU time zones required)

Benefits

We offer competitive employment packages to suit your individual circumstances.

Forgotten Empires is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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Role Information: EN
Studio: Forgotten Empires
Location: Europe, Spain, Malaga
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time, Contractor
Working Pattern: Remote

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About The Company

Forgotten Empires is the passionate Real Time Strategy development team behind the Definitive Editions of the Age of Empires franchise and its new expansions. We've been developers on the franchise since 2013. Forgotten Empires is a fully remote game development studio specializing in Strategy games. Starting in 2012 as a modding project for Age of Empires II, we have grown to a professional team of 100+ passionate people working across the entire AoE franchise. As fans of the genre, we value immersion and tend to go ‘all in,’ even to the point of being highly competitive.

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