Senior/Lead Game Engine Programmer

Absurd Ventures; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Game Engine Programmer and shape the future of immersive gaming experiences. In this full-time role, you will design and implement core systems that drive our games, ensuring stability and performance. Collaborate with talented engineers to integrate new features and debug complex issues while maintaining comprehensive documentation. This position offers a competitive salary range of $170,000 to $210,000 per year, along with a robust benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k). If you're passionate about game development and eager to push boundaries, apply now to make your mark in this exciting field.

Benefits

Paid time off

Sick time

Company holidays

Parental leave

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in systems engineering in the video game industry.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and experience with game engine architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core engine systems for our games.
• Optimize performance for smooth gameplay experiences.

Skills

C++

Low-level programming

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Math foundation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Unreal Engine

Profiling tools

Cross-platform development

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Game Engine Programmer to join our dynamic team. As a Game Engine Programmer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the core systems that power our games. You will have a direct impact on the stability, scalability, and performance of our game engine.

Core Responsibilities

1. Design and implement core engine systems such as scene management, memory management, and file I/O.
2. Optimize system performance to ensure smooth gameplay experiences.
3. Collaborate with other engineers to integrate new features into the engine.
4. Debug and resolve complex system-level issues.
5. Maintain and update documentation for engine systems.
6. Work closely with QA to ensure system reliability and stability.
7. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in systems engineering.

Core Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
2. 4+ years of experience in systems engineering within the video game industry.
3. Strong proficiency in C++ and experience with low-level programming.
4. Experience with game engine architecture and development, ideally Unreal.
5. Knowledge of multithreading, networking, and memory management.
6. Understanding of optimization principles, machine performance characteristics, profiling tools.
7. Strong math foundation.
8. Ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
9. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Plus if...

1. Experience with cross-platform development (PC, consoles).
2. Familiarity with modern rendering techniques (ray tracing, Vulkan, etc.).
3. Previous work on proprietary game engines.
4. Experience with Unreal Engine 5.

Description

1. Full-time job with benefits.
2. Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA.
3. Office is located near downtown Santa Monica – near metro and freeways.

Join our talented team and play a crucial role in building the technology that powers immersive worlds. Together, we will push the boundaries of what’s possible in game development. Apply now and contribute to our cutting-edge projects as a Game Engine Programmer with Absurd Ventures.

The base pay range for this position is $170,000 to $210,000 per year. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer a competitive package of benefits including paid time off, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.