Lead Senior Game Engineer

25 Nov 2024

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We are looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer to work with game engines such as Unreal Engine and Unity at a low level to display real-time experiences on state of the art hardware. We expect our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities, and to be enthusiastic when taking on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push our technology forward.

ResponsibilitiesProvide mentoring to less senior members of the development team, when appropriateSet forth code quality guidelines and standards, lead code reviews and ensure that all solutions are aligned to pre-defined architectural specificationsContribute to high-level strategic decisions with the rest of the Engineering and Executive teamsStay on top of industry trends and emerging technologiesPush the limits, try new technologies, take calculated risks, swing for the fences and proactively search for the best solutions and ideas in the marketplace

Requirements You are a solutions-oriented person who is unafraid to get your hands dirty. You have experience across the software development lifecycle of an application. You are familiar with a variety of technologies but know how to choose the best technology for the job at hand. Ideally you are expert in popular game engine technology and can implement solutions beyond just the gameplay level. If you think you’ve got the skills and are up for the challenge then consider this your calling.

Pivotal Experience, Expertise & Personal Characteristics:BS or advanced degree in Computer Science or related field5+ years of experience as a Front-End or Full-Stack Engineer including experience with specialization in real-time graphics and game engine developmentSignificant experience in C and/or C#Experience with hard or soft real-time systems, and a desire to work on design challenges that may require novel solutionsDeep architectural understanding of Unreal Engine 4 and Unreal Engine 5, including threading model, efficient level-streaming for open-world support, strong C interface knowledge, Blueprints, optimal data formats, Unreal plugin architecture, use of custom shaders for application-specific effectsUnreal Engine 4 and Unreal Engine 5 knowledge relevant to Windows-based platforms with PC gaming cards, XR headsets, iOS / Android mobile devicesDemonstrate experience developing, releasing, and maintaining large-scale software applicationsExplore, investigate, and prototype leading-edge conceptsShare insight on application design and library developments while being willing to listen to differing opinions.Driven to automate your processes, test continually, and document your work.Excellent communication skills; presentation skills desiredMust be highly organized, proactive, and collaborativeYou’re not afraid of an open, candid, and respectful work environmentYou can work independently and as part of a teamYou are flexible and agile in order to meet quick turnarounds and hard deadlines

Bonus Experience:Passion for video live-streaming, gaming, sports or eSportsExperience with virtual production technologies (e.g. visualization, camera, and motion tracking, compositing) is desiredExpertise in DirectX, WMF, and similar Windows platform technologies

  • ID: #23471215
  • State: Utah Salt lake city 84101 Salt lake city USA
  • City: Salt lake city
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2021-11-25
  • Deadline: 2022-01-23
  • Category: Tv/film/video/radio