Staff Software Engineer (Game Development)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Game Development): Develop and lead technical direction within the Unreal Ecosystem, focusing on gameplay features, runtime performance, tooling, and CI/CD. Focus on driving multi-team projects, mentoring engineers, and solving complex technical challenges in large-scale game development environments.

Company

hirify.global is a product company focused on creating player-centric gaming experiences with a collaborative and inclusive culture.

What you will do

• Write high-quality, maintainable code and set engineering standards.
• Lead technical direction and advise leadership on system component decisions.
• Manage and execute long-term projects across multiple teams.
• Break down complex problems, identify risks, and communicate trade-offs.
• Develop infrastructure, automation, release pipelines, and developer tooling for the Unreal Ecosystem.
• Mentor senior engineers and promote Riot values within teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineering experience
• Expertise in C++ and mobile development
• Experience with modern video game engines and large codebases
• Strong debugging, profiling, and optimization skills
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and large teams

Nice to have

• Experience with Unreal Engine
• Experience building online games
• Experience with console development

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance coverage.
• Parental leave for employees and their families.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Focus on work/life balance and collaborative team environment.