Senior Staff Software Engineer, Engine

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer to help support and improve the experience of using Unreal Engine on our internal game teams. As a part of the Unreal Engine team, you'll be an expert in how to best leverage the engine to deliver amazing player experiences. You will work directly with various internal game teams to address the most complex technical challenges across a wide range of game domains, systems, and platforms, and ensure a smooth working relationship between game teams and engine teams.

The ideal candidate is an experienced C++ programmer who is adept at working in large, complex codebases and possesses a deep understanding of Unreal Engine. You have a passion for games and a knack for solving difficult technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with internal game teams and partners to provide dedicated support for complex Unreal Engine challenges.
• Profile and optimize game code across various platforms for CPU and GPU performance.
• Debug issues in multithreaded and networked environments.
• Write clear, maintainable, and robust code.
• Architect and implement new engine features and improvements to support game team needs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers.
• Drive best practices in software development and engine usage.
• Act as a liaison between game teams and engine development teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

Requirements

• Strong C++ programming skills with a deep understanding of software design principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Extensive experience with Unreal Engine, including engine internals and various subsystems.
• Proven experience in debugging and profiling complex systems on multiple platforms.
• Ability to work effectively in a large, existing codebase.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of technical problems.
• Passion for making and playing games.

Nice to Haves

• Experience shipping multiple titles with Unreal Engine.
• Experience with low-level programming and hardware-level optimization.
• Familiarity with various game development disciplines (e.g., rendering, networking, gameplay, tools).
• Experience designing and implementing robust APIs and systems.