Staff Systems Software Engineer

Level.me; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Level.me is seeking a Staff Systems Software Engineer in Austin, TX. This full-time role focuses on building scalable game software and systems in a fast-paced learning technology environment.

You will design and optimize game engine components, graphics, audio, physics, and AI while collaborating with designers, artists, and other engineers to deliver compelling gameplay across PC, consoles, and mobile.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or a related field.
• 8.5+ years of experience with C++/C# and other languages.
• 6+ years of experience with Unreal Engine/Unity or other game engines.
• 6+ years of graphics, audio, physics, and AI fundamentals.
• 3+ years integrating motion controllers, VR/AR headsets.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable game software and systems using C++.
• Troubleshoot game and system malfunctions to restore operation.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and developers to translate game concepts into gameplay.
• Test, maintain, and monitor programs and systems, coordinating installations.
• Develop features like 2D/3D graphics, audio, physics, and AI.
• Integrate peripherals such as motion controllers and VR/AR headsets.
• Analyze data to identify operational problems and optimize performance across platforms.
• Write clean, well-documented code and participate in code reviews.

Skills

C++

C#

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Staff Systems Software Engineer

Austin, TX · Full-time · Engineering

Details:

Position: Staff Systems Software Engineer — (1) full-time, permanent position

Worksite: 835 W 6th Street, Ste 1100, Austin, TX 78703

Offered wage: $180,000.00/year – $235,000.00/year

Mission 42 Ventures, Inc. is a learning technology company dedicated to helping students build real academic and life skills with confidence and joy. We combine proven curriculum principles with world class interactive design to make meaningful practice something students want to come back to, not something they struggle through.

We support what teachers, schools, and parents are already doing by increasing student engagement with high quality, standards aligned practice that reinforces classroom learning. That's why we're building:

For students: Rewarding and motivating learning experiences that meet students where they are to build real academic proficiency.

For educators: Tools that fit naturally into instruction and help students stay engaged while reducing teacher workload.

For parents: Activities that help your kid catch up or get ahead, build confidence, and minimize homework battles, whether learning at school or at home.

We are committed to helping every person maximize their potential and live a life of meaning. It's a difficult problem that requires brilliant people and tremendous effort over time.

If you want to use your skills to make a difference for the world, we're seeking a Staff Systems Software Engineer to join our team and help us build the game software and systems at the core of our products, with scalability and performance in mind.

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, performant, and scalable game software and systems using C++
• Troubleshoot gaming program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning
• Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and other developers to translate game design concepts into functional and engaging gameplay experiences
• Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and gaming systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems
• Develop and integrate advanced features such as 2D and 3D graphics, audio systems, physics engines, and artificial intelligence
• Integrate and utilize advanced peripheral devices such as motion controllers, VR/AR headsets, and other innovative input methods
• Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter systems
• Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems
• Optimize game performance and ensure smooth gameplay across various platforms (PC, consoles, mobile)
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other developers
• Modify software programs to improve performance
• Contribute to all phases of the game development lifecycle, from prototyping and development to testing and release
• Analyze information processing and computation needs while planning and designing computer systems, using techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling, and information engineering
• Stay abreast of the latest game development technologies and industry trends

Qualifications — Need to Have:

• Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related quantitative field
• Minimum 8.5 years of experience in strong proficiency in C++, C#, or other relevant programming languages
• Minimum 6 years of experience with game engines and/or systems such as Unreal Engine, Unity, or others
• Minimum 6 years of experience with solid understanding of game development fundamentals, including graphics, audio, physics, and AI
• Minimum 7 years of experience with 2D and 3D graphics, animation, and audio systems
• Minimum 3 years of experience integrating and utilizing advanced peripheral devices (e.g., motion controllers, VR/AR headsets)