Real-Time Game Engine Systems Programmer

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Robust benefits package

Retirement contributions

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is looking for a Game Systems Programmer to develop advanced training and simulation capabilities for national security challenges. The role requires a strong background in C++, game-engine systems, and debugging hard runtime problems.

This position involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and the opportunity to work on technology that impacts critical defense and security challenges. Candidates with experience in performance-sensitive software and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience developing maintainable C++ software.
• Experience debugging software using profilers and debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and improve real-time software systems.
• Integrate game engines and external tools into reliable capabilities.
• Job requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

C++

Game-engine systems

Real-time simulation

Debugging

3D capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is looking for a Game Systems Programmer to develop advanced training and simulation capabilities for national security challenges. The role requires a strong background in C++, game-engine systems, and debugging hard runtime problems.

This position involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and the opportunity to work on technology that impacts critical defense and security challenges. Candidates with experience in performance-sensitive software and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field are encouraged to apply.