Senior Systems Engineer (C++)

Location: Los Angeles or Remote in the U.S.

Base pay: $160,900–$186,744 annually; additional incentive compensation may include equity and profit share.

Company

hirify.global is an independent studio creating narrative-driven AAA games and interactive experiences.

What you will do

• Profile and optimize CPU, GPU, memory, I/O, frame time, and load time on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
• Diagnose and resolve hitches, streaming stalls, memory pressure, and other performance issues using platform and engine profiling tools.
• Maintain foundational systems including level loading and asset streaming within console hardware constraints.
• Architect, implement, and maintain production-quality C/C++ systems, features, tools, and workflows.
• Plan and prioritize optimization and stabilization work with production and engineering leadership, assessing dependencies, impact, and risk.
• Collaborate across disciplines, support console certification, and document profiling workflows, performance budgets, and optimization findings.

Requirements

• At least one shipped AAA game and hands-on experience with current-generation consoles, including PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
• Strong C++ knowledge, including performance-oriented programming, memory layout, cache behavior, and multithreading.
• Proven CPU, GPU, and memory profiling and optimization experience with tools such as Unreal Insights, PIX, Razor, or equivalent platform tools.
• Experience with console memory management, asset streaming, and load-time optimization.
• Strong math skills.
• Good visual, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Calm, pragmatic decision-making under deadline pressure and ability to resolve conflicts.

Nice to have

• Unreal Engine experience, ideally UE5.
• Experience with console certification and submission processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Creative, collaborative studio culture focused on responsible production practices.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) match, flexible PTO, supplemental life and disability benefits.
• Benefit eligibility may vary by country of residence and part-time or temporary employment status.
• The role may include incentive compensation, equity, and profit share.

Hiring process

• Official recruiter communications use an @thatsnomoon.com email address.
• Interviews are not conducted through Discord or WhatsApp, and sensitive personal information or equipment purchases will not be requested.
• U.S. hires complete Form I-9 verification through E-Verify.