Senior/Staff Game Engineer

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Game Engine • $171,013 PA - $211,188 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Singularity 6 seeks an experienced Game Engineer to join their Gameplay team, working on their multiplayer community sim game, Palia. Responsibilities include developing game systems, UE5 engine modifications, performance tuning, creating tools, improving workflows for designers and tech artists, and working collaboratively with designers. The ideal candidate is a strong C++ programmer proficient in Unreal Engine 5, comfortable with multithreaded code and multiplayer networked systems, and committed to developing automated tests and participating in peer reviews. Support for the on-call team in diagnosing and fixing bugs is also required.
Must have:
  • Strong C++ programming skills in Unreal Engine 5
  • Experience with multithreaded code and multiplayer systems
  • Development of automated tests and telemetry
  • Participation in peer code review
  • Bug fixing and on-call support
Good to have:
  • 5+ years AAA game development experience (Unreal Engine preferred)
  • Passion for online games and player experience
  • Willingness to learn new systems
Perks:
  • Health, Vision, Dental
  • 401k Matching
  • Equity
  • Relocation Assistance

Job Details

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Forge alternate worlds that deepen players' lives! We're a game development studio based in Los Angeles, dedicated to the idea that online games can deliver deeper, more meaningful experiences. 

Develop game systems for Palia, the multiplayer community sim game from Singularity 6. We are seeking an experienced Game Engineer to join our Gameplay team, helping us build and strengthen the way that players express themselves in the world.

Most of our game engineers are generalists and may find themselves working on anything from gameplay, UE5 engine modifications, performance tuning, tools, and workflow improvements for designers and tech artists. We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach and open feedback environment in which you’ll work closely with designers and others in crafting Palia.

What We're Looking For:

  • You’ll join one of our several cross-functional teams, with other engineers, designers, and artists and participate in developing Palia; you are someone excited to work with and contribute as part of a team.
  • You are a strong programmer well-versed in C++ game systems in Unreal Engine 5.
  • You are comfortable developing and debugging in multithreaded code and multiplayer networked systems.
  • You take responsibility for developing automated tests, instrumenting telemetry and participating in peer review of your work and the work of your colleagues.
  • You help support our on-call team by diagnosing issues and fixing bugs.

Nice to Have:

  • “AAA” Game Development: You have 5 or more years of experience developing and shipping games using a modern game engine. We have a strong preference for engineers with prior experience in Unreal Engine and/or multiplatform experience
  • Passion for Online Games: You have a passion for great gameplay. You’re a pragmatic engineer that puts player experience over your own ego and code.
  • Learning and Delivering: You want to learn something new. We’re largely a team of generalists. Your work may take you into systems you’ve not touched before.

Salary Information:

The Los Angeles base salary range for a Senior Game Engineer position is $171,013 - $201,013 annually and a Staff Game Engineer is $181,188 - $211,188. Base salary will be determined by role, level, and location. The range listed for each job is the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the positions across S6-approved states. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors. Please discuss your specific salary expectations for your preferred location during our interview process.

Compensation details reflect only the base salary, and do not include bonus or benefits such as 401k matching.

Location:

  • Choice of Remote (in approved states) or Hybrid office options in Los Angeles, CA or Orange County, CA unless noted above
  • Aligned to core Pacific Coast hours (10:00am - 4:00pm PT) 
  • Remote eligible locations (the United States): California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington
  • Remote eligible locations (Canada): Quebec Province

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

  • Health, Vision, Dental, 401k Matching, and Equity 
  • Relocation Assistance

Job Vertical:

  • PC and Console Games

About Us

With our first project, we’re exploring new styles of game design and tackling difficult technical problems to create a game that’s beautiful and intricate, delivering far more than superficial entertainment or basic wish fulfillment, an experience that becomes a meaningful part of your life. Our vision is to create a compelling virtual universe filled with rich and diverse gameplay experiences and social interactions that will keep you playing for years, evolving along with you and the rest of the community. We want our players to feel valued as well as to have a true sense of belonging.

Sounds ambitious? We think so too. If you’re interested in the challenge of building a new genre, in making rewarding interactive and community experiences filled with amazing art and world-class technology to support this living world, join us on the journey.

Singularity 6 is an E-Verify employer, to learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit 

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Singularity 6 is moving to remote-choice, giving the option to our team members to either work remotely in our supported states or work hybrid onsite in our offices for most of our roles. Remote work is approved in these locations: The United States - CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, NY, NC, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, and WA and Canada - Quebec Province. Hybrid onsite work is available in our Los Angeles, CA office and our office in Orange County, CA. Some roles might have full onsite requirements. Prospective employees outside these locations are welcome to apply—offers will be contingent upon relocating to an approved state or province on or before Day One of employment. This policy is subject to change at the company’s discretion.

To all recruitment agencies: Singularity 6 does not accept unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our careers alias, or any Singularity 6 employee. Singularity 6 will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

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About The Company

We're Singularity 6! We’re a game development team based in Los Angeles, dedicated to the idea that online games can deliver deeper, more meaningful experiences.

With our first project, we’re exploring new styles of game design and tackling difficult technical problems to create a game that’s beautiful and intricate, delivering far more than superficial entertainment or basic wish fulfillment, an experience that becomes a meaningful part of your life. Our vision is to create a compelling virtual universe filled with rich and diverse gameplay experiences and social interactions that will keep you playing for years, evolving along with you and the rest of the community.. We want our players to feel valued as well as a true sense of belonging.

We call our company Singularity 6 because we want to build towards a particular future — a world in which the evolution of technology brings us closer together and not further apart. 

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