Console Live Ops Product Engineer - Unreal

Studio Wildcard

Bellevue (WA)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits (medical, etc.)

Parental leave and PTO

Paid holidays / sick time

Job summary

Studio Wildcard, creators of ARK: Survival Evolved, seeks a hybrid Product Engineer to own the technical health of our console platforms (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) for the ARK IP. You will report to the Live Operations Lead and blend hands-on C++ development with a product mindset to triage the backlog and raise visibility on critical live issues.

Requirements include 2–3 years in game development, hands-on Unreal Engine 4/5 experience, and familiarity with console developer tools.

Qualifications

Minimum 2–3 years in game development, preferably live ops or post-launch support.
Hands‑on Unreal Engine 4/5 programming with solid C/C++ knowledge.
Experience with modern console platforms (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) and their developer tools.

Responsibilities

Own daily technical health and live state of PlayStation and Xbox platforms for ARK.
Debug, review, and implement fixes for console-specific issues in Unreal Engine.
Analyze and prioritize the console issue backlog with Live Ops Lead, balancing tech effort and player impact.
Act as primary alarm‑raiser for critical console issues and coordinate with the engineering team for deep-engine fixes when needed.
Coordinate with QA to verify reproduction steps, confirm fixes, and deploy rapid live solutions.
Identify issues requiring non-programming fixes and route to external departments, ensuring proper resolution for consoles.