Senior Unreal Game Engineer (Project Based)

Amber; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Diverse projects

Clear communication and support

Flexible timelines

Long-term collaboration

Transparent evaluation of your work

Job summary

Amber is seeking a Game Programmer to join cross-functional teams in developing AAA-quality titles. You will craft readable, efficient code and collaborate across disciplines to solve complex game-development challenges.

You will participate in planning, online testing, and technical interviews as part of a dynamic staffing plan. The role emphasizes optimizing for performance, maintaining robust architectures, and actively contributing to team success while delivering high-quality software for

Qualifications

• Five+ years of game development experience.
• Proficient with Unreal Engine or custom C++ engines.
• Fair knowledge of engine components: Rendering, AI, Networking, Navigation, Physics, UI.
• Experience optimizing for FPS and memory usage.
• Strong understanding of design patterns and software architecture.
• Experience debugging and profiling large code bases.

Responsibilities

• Find the best technical solution for each game development challenge.
• Write readable, debuggable and maintainable code.
• Actively help teammates and participate in planning meetings.
• Ensure all task specifications are aligned with relevant stakeholders.
• Help improve development processes by eliminating waste and inefficiencies.
• Continuously look for ways to improve how things are done.
• Communicate risks clearly to the team.

Skills

Unreal Engine

C++

Code optimization

Debugging

Profiling

Design patterns

Team collaboration

Planning meetings

Tools

Unit Testing frameworks

Integration Testing frameworks

Job description

At Amber, we're always on the hunt for the most talented individuals in the industry to join our team. We're dedicated to delivering top-notch service to our customers and know that our employees are key to making that happen. We offer attractive compensation packages and plenty of chances to grow with us, and we're always on the lookout for ways to do things better. Our team works together towards common goals and we value each member's contributions to our mission of continuous improvement and innovation.

About the role:

As a Game Programmer you will be working in cross-functional teams involved in different stages of the development of AAA quality titles.

Here's what you can expect:

• Profile Preselection: Our Talent Acquisition team will review your profile to ensure it aligns with our requirements and values
• Talent Acquisition Interview: Selected candidates will undergo an initial interview to discuss about their experience, skills, and fit for the role.
• Online Test: Qualified candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment to demonstrate their abilities.
• Technical Interview: Finalists will participate in a technical interview to assess their proficiency and compatibility with our team when a project staffing plan is made.

We're committed to finding the best talent to join our growing team, and we look forward to connecting with you throughout this exciting process.

The Quest:

• Find the best technical solution for each game development challenge.
• Write code that is readable, easy to debug and maintain.
• Actively seek to help your teammates.
• Actively participate in planning meetings.
• Ensure that all relevant parties are aligned on task specifications.
• Help the team improve the quality of their work by eliminating waste from the development process.
• Always try to improve the way you do things.
• Constantly communicate with your teammates to flag and alleviate risks.

The Skills:

• Proficient in working with Unreal Engine or Custom C++ engines.
• Fair knowledge of individual game engine Components (Rendering, AI, Networking, Navigation, Physics, UI).
• Experience in optimizing for FPS and memory consumption.
• Solid knowledge of design patterns and coding architectural principles.
• Experience in debugging and profiling large code bases.
• At least 5 years experience of game development.

Nice to have:

• Shipped at least one PC/Console title.
• Good understanding of cross-platform game development.
• Good understanding of client-server communication & socket-based network protocols.
• Experience using Unit Test frameworks and Integration Test frameworks.

The Reward:

• Competitive project-based compensation
• Opportunity to work on exciting and diverse projects
• Clear communication and support throughout the project duration.
• Flexibility in project timelines and deadlines.
• Potential for long-term collaboration on future projects.
• Transparent and fair evaluation of your work.