Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Forgotten Empires, a Keywords Studios company, as a Software Engineer specializing in Gameplay and AI for Age of Empires. This remote position, open to EU residents only, requires proven senior-level C++ engineering experience in the video game industry, particularly with RTS/strategy games. You will maintain and develop game features, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and regularly debug and optimize code. The role offers a competitive employment package and the chance to work on a top-tier game within a supportive team environment. Applicants must be located in Málaga, Spain or remotely within the UK/EU (EU time zones required) and will undergo a technical skills test.

Requirements

• Prior experience working on RTS/Strategy based games in a professional setting
• Proven senior level engineer experience in C++
• Recent experience working in a video game industry
• Experience working in a team environment
• B2 English level – conversational and written
• Must be local to Málaga, Spain or working remotely in UK/EU (EU time zones required)

Responsibilities

• Work in a C++ codebase on a custom engine
• Maintain and develop features for the game and the tools that go with it
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on features
• Regularly debug, profile and optimize code

Preferred Qualifications

Player/Development experience with Age of Empires games

Benefits

Competitive employment packages