Senior Unreal Engineer

Summary

Join Demiurge Studios as an engineer and collaborate with a talented team to create innovative games for PC and modern consoles. You will work closely with clients, implement and maintain code, review the work of others, and provide support to artists and designers. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of professional software development experience in C++, Unreal Engine, and agile methodologies. Excellent communication skills and a BS in Computer Science or a related field are required. Demiurge offers a flexible work environment, generous PTO, comprehensive medical benefits, and various other perks.

Requirements

• 5+ years professional software development experience
• Professional software development experience in C++
• Professional experience developing software with the Unreal Game Engine
• Strong programming and software architecture skills
• Experience developing software using agile methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to apply software engineering practices to maintain code quality
• Demonstrated ability to achieve development goals with minimal supervision
• BS or higher in Computer Science or similar discipline (Physics, Math, EE, etc.), or equivalent experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Responsibilities

• Work closely with our clients to understand and define game features and system requirements
• Implement, test, debug and maintain source code
• Review the work of other engineers and provide constructive guidance in a highly collaborative environment
• Provide ongoing support to artists and designers
• Deliver high quality, functional systems on time and to specification
• Make educated trade-offs among scope, quality and pace
• Author technical design documents for the team which specify what will be developed and how
• Provide time estimates and development plans for feature development
• Think creatively and work proactively to solve any blocking issues for yourself and your teammates

Preferred Qualifications

• Console development (XSX, PS5)
• Backend development with Golang, Linux, Docker
• Professional game development
• Optimizing software to meet performance goals
• Porting existing software to new platforms
• Developing and maintaining legacy software
• Developing tools for content creation
• Leading teams of engineers
• Working with external clients

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Generous PTO program including vacation days, sick days, and holidays. Earn-as-you-go plan that rolls over year to year, offering flexibility as well as the last week of December the studio closes to recharge
• A variety of medical benefits with PPO options that start on your first day of employment
• Vision and Dental benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - Available if you select a High Deductible Healthcare plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (HC & DC FSA)
• 401K Partial Match
• Commuter Reimbursement Program for hybrid employees
• Tuition reimbursement promoting lifelong learning
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan
• So. Many. Games. - Access to our huge game library!
• Free snacks and drinks!
• Demi-Lunch Tuesday - Lunch is on us!
• Game Night Food
• Ping Pong!
• Step Mania! Get your dance on!