Software Engineer

2 Months ago • All levels • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

The Software Engineer will be a key developer within the engineering team, utilizing their existing experience to build high-impact systems and solutions. They will be responsible for features across the game development pipeline, from implementation and optimization to documentation and cross-team collaboration. This role is suited for someone with strong C++ skills looking to advance beyond an associate-level position, with more independence and leadership responsibilities. The engineer will develop and maintain scalable, efficient, and high-quality C++ code for gameplay systems, UI, audio, graphics, and tools.

Must have:

Develop and maintain C++ code across key areas
Take ownership of specific features through the full development lifecycle
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
Contribute to code reviews to promote code quality

Good to have:

Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of software engineering experience in game development
Proficiency in C++ and understanding of software design principles
Experience with threading, memory optimization
Familiarity with scripting languages such as Blueprint, Lua, C#, or Python

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Job Details

**Please note that all positions posted for Aspyr Media, Inc. are in-person/in-office only; remote positions are not available.**

Aspyr Media, Inc. is an independent, full-service developer and publisher for the industry's leading games. Over the last 25 years, Aspyr has helped nearly 200 games reach their next level across all platforms and beyond expectations.

Founded in 1996, Aspyr Media, Inc. got its start in Austin, TX by bringing the biggest PC gaming franchises such as Call of Duty, Sid Meier’s Civilization and Star Wars to Mac. Today, Aspyr is a video game publishing and development partner focused on maximizing the potential of games. We find the world's best games and connect them to new audiences, on all platforms.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Manager of Engineering, the Software Engineer will take on a key development role within our engineering team, building upon the technical foundation of prior experience to deliver high-impact systems and solutions. As a core contributor, the Software Engineer will be responsible for owning features across the game development pipeline — from implementation and optimization to documentation and cross-team collaboration.

This role is ideal for someone with strong C++ skills who is ready to take the next step beyond an associate-level role, with increasing independence, technical leadership, and ownership over their contributions to the team.

Essential Functions:

Develop and maintain scalable, efficient, and high-quality C++ code across key areas including gameplay systems, UI, audio, graphics, and tools
Take ownership of specific features or systems and see them through the full development lifecycle (design, implementation, testing, optimization, documentation)
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues including concurrency, memory usage, and platform-specific bugs
Proactively contribute to code reviews and team discussions to promote code quality and consistency
Build tools and workflows to support both engineering and non-engineering teams
Collaborate with designers, artists, producers, and QA to ensure technical implementation aligns with creative vision and player experience
Write and maintain clear, thorough technical documentation

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Computer Science, Math, or related discipline(s), or equivalent industry experience
5+ years of software engineering experience in game development
Strong proficiency in C++, with solid understanding of object-oriented programming and software design principles
Experience with threading, synchronization, memory and performance optimization
Familiarity with scripting languages such as Blueprint, Lua, C#, or Python
Comfortable working across platforms and debugging complex technical issues
Effective communicator with strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative spirit

Aspyr is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Aspyr are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Aspyr will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Aspyr encourages applicants of all ages.