Senior/Lead Game Engine Programmer
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Job Description
Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Game Engine Programmer to join our dynamic team. As a Game Engine Programmer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the core systems that power our games. You will have a direct impact on the stability, scalability, and performance of our game engine.
Core Responsibilities
- Design and implement core engine systems such as scene management, memory management, and file I/O.
- Optimize system performance to ensure smooth gameplay experiences.
- Collaborate with other engineers to integrate new features into the engine.
- Debug and resolve complex system-level issues.
- Maintain and update documentation for engine systems.
- Work closely with QA to ensure system reliability and stability.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in systems engineering.
Core Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 4+ years of experience in systems engineering within the video game industry.
- Strong proficiency in C++ and experience with low-level programming.
- Experience with game engine architecture and development, ideally Unreal.
- Knowledge of multithreading, networking, and memory management.
- Understanding of optimization principles, machine performance characteristics, profiling tools
- Strong math foundation.
- Ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Plus if...
- Experience with cross-platform development (PC, consoles).
- Familiarity with modern rendering techniques (ray tracing, Vulkan, etc.).
- Previous work on proprietary game engines.
- Experience with Unreal Engine 5.
Description
- Full-time job with benefits.
- Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA.
- Office is located near downtown Santa Monica – near metro and freeways.
Join our talented team and play a crucial role in building the technology that powers immersive worlds. Together, we will push the boundaries of what’s possible in game development. Apply now and contribute to our cutting-edge projects as a Game Engine Programmer with Absurd Ventures.
The base pay range for this position is $170,000 to $210,000 per year. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer a competitive package of benefits including paid time off, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.