Remote Emulation Engineer — Retro Games & Tools Lead

Jobgether SRL; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a seasoned software engineer to preserve and modernize classic video games by building emulators for modern platforms. You will own the full lifecycle of emulators and supporting tools, combining software engineering, reverse engineering, and performance optimization.

This fully remote US-based role requires 5-8 years of generalist software experience, strong C/C++, scripting, and reverse engineering skills, and a passion for retro gaming.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of generalist software engineering experience.
• Strong C/C++, scripting, and reverse engineering skills are essential.
• A genuine passion for retro gaming and emulation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of emulators and supporting tools.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines and optimize games for stability and compatibility.
• Lead reverse engineering efforts and mentor other engineers.

Skills

C/C++

Scripting

Reverse engineering

Job description

Jobgether is seeking a seasoned software engineer to preserve and modernize classic video games by building emulators for modern platforms. You will own the full lifecycle of emulators and supporting tools, combining software engineering, reverse engineering, and performance optimization.

This fully remote US-based role requires 5-8 years of generalist software experience, strong C/C++, scripting, and reverse engineering skills, and a passion for retro gaming.