TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Gamedev): Architecting the foundational elements of the tools ecosystem for an unreleased R&D game product with an accent on content creation workflows and developer efficiency. Focus on implementing and maintaining tools using state-of-the-art technology.

Location: Los Angeles County

Company

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What you will do

Collaborate on planning and vision for developer tooling and workflows.
Architect and help implement the foundational elements of the game’s tools ecosystem.
Establish the team’s technical direction and best practices for tools architecture and implementation.
Mentor engineers and provide feedback for their technical growth.
Collaborate with production, design, art, and engineering teams to deliver robust and scalable tools.
Provide documentation and training on new tools and workflows to internal customers.

Requirements

8+ years of professional experience in software engineering, including experience delivering live or shipped products at scale.
3+ years working on game development tools.
Experience in Unreal Engine and awareness of upcoming tools in game development.
B.S. in computer science or equivalent experience.
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
Proficiency in C++.

Nice to have

Experience developing tools that integrate with both client and backend systems.
Experience developing tools that integrate with art pipelines (e.g. Maya, Blender, etc.).
Deep knowledge of tooling solutions utilized in AAA games around the industry.
Experience developing AI- or ML-driven content tools.
Experience mentoring technical leaders and contributing to engineering culture.
Experience working on distributed teams.
Experience in C#.

Culture & Benefits

Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
Medical, dental, and life insurance.
Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children.
401k with company match.

Staff Software Engineer, Tools (Gamedev)