Senior Software Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Gamedev): Contributing to the development of metagame systems and features that power a new R&D gameplay experience with an accent on quality, reliability, and maintainability. Focus on enhancing player experiences outside of gameplay by implementing scalable and performant solutions tailored to player needs.

Location: Sydney, Australia

Company

Riot Sydney collaborates globally to build next-generation game features and technology on an exciting Unpublished R&D Title.

What you will do

• Uphold a high standard of engineering excellence.
• Design, build, and maintain software systems with a focus on quality, reliability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with designers, producers, and other engineers to scope, implement, and test features.
• Participate in code reviews, write unit/integration tests, and contribute to continuous improvement of team practices.
• Debug and resolve issues in live environments and development pipelines.
• Write clear documentation and communicate technical details across disciplines.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in professional software development.
• Professional experience and proficiency with C++.
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, concurrency, etc.).
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating across disciplines.
• Experience building games and/or working in game engines.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and/or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of social systems, Unreal view models or Unreal Online Subsystems.
• Experience developing UI or metagame systems for Unreal Engine games.
• Professional experience building large scale backend systems or game services.
• Experience with perforce and/or github version control systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy, paid parental leave (for both primary and secondary carers) and flexible work schedules to fit your lifestyle.
• Medical Insurance that covers you and your dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness fund.
• Donation matching of time and money to registered charities.
• Learning and Development opportunities.