Senior Engine Programmer (Core Tech)

TL;DR

Senior Engine Programmer (Core Tech): Owning the stability, speed, and reliability of mission-critical automated build and integration systems with an accent on driving down failure rates, optimizing build times, and implementing preventive measures. Focus on systematic troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and enhancing build workflow efficiency and system diagnostics.

Location: Onsite in Cary, United States

Company

hirify.global creates award-winning games and engine technology, including Unreal Engine, empowering content developers globally to make visually stunning interactive experiences and 3D content.

What you will do

• Monitor system health, implement systematic troubleshooting, and perform root cause analysis for in-house build orchestration.
• Implement and manage quality gates, including static code analysis and data validation tools.
• Provide timely incident communication and technical documentation, driving cross-team collaboration for complex errors.
• Proactively identify error patterns and bottlenecks, championing continuous improvement by proposing workflow optimization solutions.
• Design, implement, and maintain tools to enhance the efficiency of build workflows, system diagnostics, and reporting.

Requirements

• Excellent C++ skills.
• Strong background in large-scale software development environments and system diagnostics.
• Strong capability in debugging complex build failures, performing root cause analysis, and implementing diagnostics and error logging.
• Deep familiarity with modern source control systems (Perforce and/or Git), including branching, merging, and build triggering mechanisms.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and a demonstrable sense of urgency for rapid triage and resolution of critical incidents.
• Excellent cross-team collaboration and incident communication skills.
• Experience working with AAA game engines and a variety of game engine systems and technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment, fostering innovation in engine and game development.
• 100% premium coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision HRA for employees and dependents.
• 401k with a competitive company match.
• Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, providing free therapy and coaching.
• Unlimited PTO and sick time, with a paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment.
• Commitment to diverse teams and an inclusive work culture as an Equal Opportunity employer.