Software Engineer - Education Game Engine Systems

Level AI; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Level AI, based in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Software Engineer to build and evolve foundational technology for their games. This role involves designing core game engine systems, improving internal tools, and optimizing performance-critical code. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in software engineering along with strong proficiency in C++ and a solid understanding of runtime systems.

The position requires collaboration with gameplay engineers and a commitment to engineering best practices. Experience in educational technology is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, focusing on game engine systems.
• Hands-on experience with low-level tooling and runtime infrastructure.
• Experience shipping products on at least one major platform (PC, console, or mobile).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain core game engine systems.
• Build and improve internal tools and support development lifecycle.
• Profile and optimize performance-critical code paths.

Skills

C++ (modern standards)

Memory management

Performance analysis

Multithreading

Build systems (CMake, Bazel)

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Development tools

Job description

Level AI, based in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Software Engineer to build and evolve foundational technology for their games. This role involves designing core game engine systems, improving internal tools, and optimizing performance-critical code. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in software engineering along with strong proficiency in C++ and a solid understanding of runtime systems.

The position requires collaboration with gameplay engineers and a commitment to engineering best practices. Experience in educational technology is a plus.