Senior Software Engineer - Age of Empires (Remote)

Forgotten Empires; Remote; USD 10,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative game development studio is seeking a talented Software Engineer with a passion for gameplay and AI to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on the beloved Age of Empires series, utilizing your C++ expertise to contribute to the development of top-tier games. You will thrive in a creative and supportive environment, where your contributions will have a direct impact on the game's success. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and make your mark in the gaming industry, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Senior level experience in C++ and game development.
• Prior experience in RTS/Strategy games is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain features for games using C++.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on game features.

Skills

C++

Game Development

Debugging

RTS/Strategy Games

Team Collaboration

B2 English Level

Job description

Forgotten Empires is a full-service game developer focused on Windows PC games. While headquartered in the U.S., our team consists of 90+ passionate individuals from around the globe, each of whom brings a unique skill set and perspective to the table. Since 2022 we are part of Keywords Studios.

We are currently looking to add an experienced Software Engineer (focused in Gameplay and AI) to work on Age of Empires. As a programmer with us, you will use your awesome skills in C++ to help us to bring our games to realization. In return, you will be part of a creative and supportive team environment with the ability to have a direct impact on the development of top-tier games.

Are you up for the challenge?

*Whilst this position is being offered on a remote basis, we are only able to consider applicants who are currently located within Europe

Some of the cool stuff you'll be doing:

• Working in a C++ codebase on a custom engine.
• Generalist skillset, we’re not looking for a specialized set of skills.
• Maintain and develop features for the game and the tools that go with it.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on features.
• Regularly debug, profile and optimize code.

What you'll bring to the table:

• Prior experience working on RTS/Strategy based games in a professional setting
• Proven senior level engineer experience in C++
• Recent experience working in a video game industry
• Experience working in a team environment.
• B2 English level – conversational and written.
• Player/Development experience with Age of Empires games is a plus
• You will be asked to partake in a technical test to prove your skills.

Location: Must be local to Málaga, Spain or working remotely in UK/EU (EU time zones required)

We offer competitive employment packages to suit your individual circumstances.

Forgotten Empires is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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Role Information:
Studio: Forgotten Empires
Location: Europe, Spain, Malaga
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time, Contractor
Working Pattern: Remote