Senior Engineer - Console and PC Games

Keywords Studios Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Keywords Studios in Melbourne seeks Senior Game Engineers to contribute to remasters, ports and DLC across engines and genres. Join a growing team of developers (30+) and work on projects across Unreal Engine, with ample learning opportunities.

Whether you are a generalist or specialist AAA Games Engineer, we welcome expertise in Rendering, UI, Animation and Gameplay. You will collaborate with producers, designers and artists to deliver high‑quality features and robust code.

Qualifications

• Seven years or more experience in C++ game development.
• Experience with Unreal Engine and custom engines.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to ramp up quickly with unfamiliar codebases.

Responsibilities

• Implement game features with C++ alongside designers and artists.
• Test, debug, optimize, and maintain game functionality on console and PC.
• Mentor and assist other programmers in key areas.
• Stay updated with new technologies and architectures.

Skills

C++

Unreal Engine

Gameplay systems

UI integration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Unreal Engine

Custom Engine experience

Job description

We're looking for severalexperiencedSenior Game Engineers who are eager to help us deliver the consistent level of quality and service our Tantalus Team are renowned for across the globe.

You will join our growing team of developers (30+) and work on projects from remasters, porting, DLC and expansion pack projects. Our projects are wide ranging in terms of game engines, and genres providing you with plenty of learning opportunities.

Whether you are a generalist or specialist AAA Games Engineer, we'd love to hear from you. We're currently seeking specialists in Rendering, UI, Animation, Gameplay. Current projects are in Unreal Engine and we will prioritise those with extensive UE experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Working closely with producers, game designers and artists to implement game features using C++
• Testing, debugging, refining, optimising and maintaining game functionality on console and PC platforms.
• Staying up to date with new technologies and architectures
• Following Tantalus and Keywords Studios standards and best practices
• Assisting and mentoring other programmers in your areas of expertise

Skills, Abilities

• Excellent programming skills in C++ with seven years or more experience
• Unreal Engine, Custom Engine experience
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong skills in at least one game related discipline (e.g., 3D Maths, AI, Physics, UI, etc.)
• Ability to write clear, maintainable code
• Demonstrated ability to create and deliver to deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and pleasant personality
• Ability to ramp up quickly with unfamiliar code bases or technical skills.
• A genuine enthusiasm and passion for the games industry

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent experience

All applications will be responded to. Sure you’ll get our automated acknowledgement email but you’ll know where things are at within five to seven business days of your application. Hopefully sooner.

If you progress, we’ll invite to an initial call with Stan our Head of Talent Acquisition. Depending on the outcome of this discussion we may invite you to either a technical online assessment or first round interview. Where required a second interview may follow. All candidates interviewed will be provided with feedback.

Role Information: EN

Studio: Tantalus

Location: APAC, Australia, Melbourne

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Hybrid

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PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY

Keywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice/.