Senior UE5 Engine Engineer II — Hybrid Role

Blizzard Entertainment

Irvine (CA)

Hybrid

USD 146,000 - 270,004

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays and vacation
Mental health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

A leading gaming company in California seeks a Senior Systems Engineer II specializing in Unreal Engine 5. The role involves designing and implementing new engine features, optimizing performance across platforms, and acting as a primary contact for engine-related issues. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for both onsite collaboration and remote work flexibility. Ideal candidates will have experience with C++ and a strong background in game development. Competitive compensation includes a salary range of $146,000 – $270,004 annually.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience as an Engine Engineer using Unreal Engine 5.
  • Experience shipping or launching a UE5 game strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement new features within UE5.
  • Optimize Unreal Engine 5 performance across platforms.
  • Act as a point-of-contact for engine-related issues.

Skills

Fluent C++ coding
Performance optimization
Multithreading
Game development experience

Education

Degree in computer science or related field

Job description

A leading gaming company in California seeks a Senior Systems Engineer II specializing in Unreal Engine 5. The role involves designing and implementing new engine features, optimizing performance across platforms, and acting as a primary contact for engine-related issues. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for both onsite collaboration and remote work flexibility. Ideal candidates will have experience with C++ and a strong background in game development. Competitive compensation includes a salary range of $146,000 – $270,004 annually.
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