Senior Staff Software Engineer — Game Tools & Engine

Level AI; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Level AI seeks an experienced Staff Software Engineer to contribute to high-quality build and tooling software across NZ and US studios. You will design, implement, and maintain complex build systems, automation tools, and engine features for multiple projects.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with game developers and engine teams, and own major systems from conception through shipping with a focus on performance and memory optimization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience with at least 2 years in game development.
• Proficient in C++ and/or C# with strong OO design skills.
• Experience with major game engines (Unity, Unreal, Godot) including custom engine work.
• Excellent Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Proven ability to write maintainable, performance-oriented code.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain build, automation, tools, and engine features across multiple projects.
• Write clean, well-documented code and establish architecture, testing, and performance practices.
• Collaborate with game developers, team leads, and engine teams to deliver tooling and solutions.
• Contribute to the engine source to improve rendering, systems, and workflows.
• Profile and optimize memory, frame rate, and load times across platforms.
• Own major systems or features from conception through shipping, with ongoing support.
• Mentor junior engineers via code reviews and pair programming.
• Debug complex issues across multiple systems and implement sustainable fixes.
• Improve development workflows, build tools, and automation to boost productivity.
• Develop platform-specific features and ensure compliance with platform requirements.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Own the source repository and deployment workflow.

Skills

C++

C#

Game dev experience

OO & design patterns

Git

Engine development

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Godot

Job description

Level AI seeks an experienced Staff Software Engineer to contribute to high-quality build and tooling software across NZ and US studios. You will design, implement, and maintain complex build systems, automation tools, and engine features for multiple projects.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with game developers and engine teams, and own major systems from conception through shipping with a focus on performance and memory optimization.