Senior Engineer - Console and PC Games

Keywords Studios Plc; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Keywords Studios is seeking several experienced Senior Game Engineers for the Tantalus team in APAC, Australia. You will work on remasters, porting, DLC and expansion projects across multiple engines and genres, contributing to a high-quality, collaborative environment.

We welcome specialists in Rendering, UI, Animation and Gameplay with strong Unreal Engine experience. Roles are permanent, hybrid, based in Melbourne/Adelaide/Brisbane, within the Keywords Studios network.

Qualifications

• 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

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

C++

Unreal Engine

Custom Engine

Problem solving

3D Maths

AI

UI

Physics

Clear code

Teamwork

Communication

Passion for games

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

Job Description

We're looking for several experienced Senior 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

Qualifications

Preferred:

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

Additional Information

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.

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/.

Company Description

• Why work for one publisher when you can work with many?
• Work on diverse and challenging projects with a highly regarded team!

Tantalus Media is a games powerhouse here in Australia. Founded in the mid 90's we've been fortunate to work on titles such as Age of Empires, City Skylines, Lego 2k Drive, Luigis Mansion 2, The Legend of Zelda and more. As part of the Keywords Studios Global Team, we continue to grow with studios now located in Adelaide and Brisbane with Melbourne being our Home Base.

These positions can be based in Adelaide, Brisbane or Melbourne.

What's even more exciting are our recently secured AAA projects and future growth plans.