Senior Systems Engineer - Unity Engine & Live Service

Bonfire Studios, Inc

Irvine (CA)

Hybrid

USD 237,500 - 290,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity options
Comprehensive benefits package
Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A game development studio is seeking a Systems Engineer to design and optimize foundational technology for their first game, Arkheron. The ideal candidate will have experience with multi-threaded architecture and a passion for game development. This role involves collaboration with various teams to enhance performance and create developer tools. The position is hybrid, based in Irvine, California, with competitive compensation and equity options.

Qualifications

  • Experience with custom or modified engines for AAA games.
  • Technical knowledge in multi-threaded architecture and optimization.
  • Passion for technology and the creative process of making games.

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize foundational engine systems in Unity/DOTS.
  • Collaborate with teams to improve engine platform capabilities.
  • Create tools and APIs for developers to streamline workflows.

Skills

Multi-threaded architecture
Asynchronous programming
ECS paradigms
Debugging skills
Problem-solving

Tools

Unity
C#
C/C++

Job description

A game development studio is seeking a Systems Engineer to design and optimize foundational technology for their first game, Arkheron. The ideal candidate will have experience with multi-threaded architecture and a passion for game development. This role involves collaboration with various teams to enhance performance and create developer tools. The position is hybrid, based in Irvine, California, with competitive compensation and equity options.
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