Senior Software Engineer, Game Programmer - C++ R&D new product - build/release/delivery/tools - must have Australian work rights

Conkerberry Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Relocation to Sydney

Flexible work schedules

Open paid time off

Gaming area

Job summary

Conkerberry Pty Ltd in Sydney is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Game Programmer with deep C++ expertise to own critical build, release, and tooling workstreams for an unpublished R&D title. You will contribute to backend architecture, developer-facing tools, and player-focused features in a hybrid onsite environment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, mentorship, and high-quality, scalable systems, reporting to the Engineering Manager of the R&D Game Team.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in software engineering delivering live or shipped products.
• Expert in C++ and fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, concurrency).
• Experience in cross-functional teams and central tech discussions.
• Strong debugging in development and live environments.
• Ability to write clear, maintainable code and communicate technically.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable build, release, delivery systems and tooling.
• Drive technical discussions across services, engine, and tooling components.
• Collaborate with producers, QA, and engineers to scope, implement, and test game features.
• Champion engineering best practices, including code quality, automated testing, and maintainable architecture.
• Debug complex issues in development and live environments with a player-first mindset.
• Mentor teammates and contribute to team health through documentation and collaboration.
• Identify technical risks and bottlenecks, proposing pragmatic solutions.
• Provide feedback to product leaders about direction and player affinity.

Skills

C++ expert

Data structures

Algorithms

Concurrency

Debugging

Maintainable code

Cross-functional

Mentoring

Live products

Game development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Tools

Unreal Engine

Git

Perforce

CI/CD tools

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Game Programmer - C++ R&D new product - build/release/delivery/tools - must have Australian work rights

SYDNEY ONSITE HYBRID( relocation provided but must have AU work rights – Australian citizens, permanent residents or work visa holders or NZ citizens)

Established Studio with overseas headquaters & global studios

Famous AAA games development, support, R&D and core tech teams.

• Work/Life balance – open paid time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules
• Medical insurance for you & dependents
• Gaming area
• Relocation to Sydney provided (if overseas or interstate) sorry no visa sponsorship

Work in a team to build next-generation features and technology for an exciting Unpublished R&D Title. Whether contributing to backend architecture, developer-facing tools, or player-focused features, you will craft the systems that drive performance, scalability, and engagement.

In this roleyou’ll take technical ownership of key areas within their workstreams. You’ll contribute across the development lifecycle — designing scalable solutions, mentoring teammates, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure that player and developer experiences meet a high quality bar.

Bring deep knowledge of specific technical areas and work with both new and current technology, creating innovative solutions to overcome high-volume obstacles and to deliver player value. You will report to an Engineering Manager supporting the R&D Game Team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of scalable, performant foundational systems around build, release, delivery & the related tooling.
• Drive technical discussions and decision-making across services, engine, and/or tooling components.
• Collaborate with producers, QA, and fellow engineers to scope, implement, and test game features.
• Champion engineering best practices, including code quality, automated testing, and maintainable architecture.
• Debug complex issues in development and live environments, with a player-first mindset.
• Contribute to team health through mentorship, documentation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Proactively identify technical risks and bottlenecks, proposing pragmatic and innovative solutions.
• Give feedback to product leaders about product direction and player affinity

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of professional experience in software engineering, including experience delivering live or shipped products.
• Expert proficiency with C++ and deep knowledge of software engineering fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, concurrency).
• Experience building systems in a cross-functional team and contributing to cross-team architecture discussions, including contributing to central tech.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in both development and live environments.
• Ability to write clear, maintainable code and communicate technical concepts effectively across disciplines.
• Experience building games

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with Unreal Engine.
• Familiarity with systems such as scalable services, build & release pipelines, or telemetry.
• Experience with version control systems like Perforce or Git.
• Prior experience working on global-scale game development or online services.