Game Engineer

We’re looking for a talented Game Engineer to help us bring the magical world of Xadia to life in our new multiplayer game based on the Emmy® Award-winning Netflix series, The Dragon Prince!

As a Game Engineer, you will work closely with our Design and Art teams to build, improve, and innovate on the technology that empowers core gameplay features. You will create efficient, high-quality code, develop and maintain implementation systems that serve as the foundation for our player-focused game philosophy, abd collaborate cross-functionally to solve complex problems (always with the player's positive experience in mind).

You Will:

• Work with designers to develop and maintain gameplay features such as character behavior, effects, VFX, sound, camera behavior, and animation
• Develop and maintain underlying game implementation systems: custom scripting, UI flow, I/O, Editor plugins
• Implement UX: 2D interface, sound, FX
• Develop and maintain correct, organized, efficient, and well-tested code
• Actively contribute to the growth of a startup studio. Lead by example, including demonstrating a willingness to give and receive feedback, collaborate with others to share techniques, ideas, and contribute to a positive working environment

You Are:

• Passionate constantly learning and mentor those around you
• Creative by nature with strong problem solving skills
• Adept at working with a high degree of self-direction and motivation
• Proficient in verbal and written communication of technical concepts

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years game programming experience
• Proficiency in C++ and one or more other languages, e.g. C#, Racket, Python
• Proficiency in most of the following areas: gameplay, physics, 3D graphics/rendering, game logic, networking, optimization

Desired Qualifications:

• Unreal Engine 4 experience
• Proven track record in at least one shipped title

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The annual base pay range for this position in Los Angeles, California is $120,000 USD - $200,000 USD. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and overall experience. In addition to base pay, all full-time positions will receive equity, flexible PTO, unlimited sick leave, parental leave, a full range of medical, dental, and vision insurance, and relocation support as part of the overall compensation package.