Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Wave, a company uniting humanity through immersive 3D entertainment, as a Senior Software Engineer! You will lead engineering initiatives, design and implement game features, collaborate with teams, and mentor junior engineers. This full-time, direct-hire position requires 4+ years of game software engineering experience, including experience in a lead role and proficiency in C++. Advanced Unreal Engine knowledge and expertise in areas like motion capture and live streaming are essential. Wave offers a competitive salary, company equity, and benefits including insurance, 401k, unlimited PTO, and more.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a games software engineer
• Previous experience in a lead engineer role
• High proficiency in C++
• Advanced knowledge of Unreal Engine architecture and systems
• Strong understanding of linear algebra concepts applied to 3D graphics and animation
• Experience with multiplayer network communication in Unreal
• Demonstrated skill in complex debugging and performance analysis/optimization

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineering initiatives across key game systems
• Design and implement technical solutions for complex game features
• Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality gameplay experiences
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for creating exceptional live entertainment experiences
• Strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

• Company equity in the form of stock options
• Insurance
• 401k
• Unlimited PTO
• Laptop/desktop and other IT equipment as needed
• Subsidized monthly home internet