Senior Software Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Gamedev): Developing and maintaining software systems, plugins, and tools for the Unreal Engine ecosystem with an accent on quality, reliability, and maintainability. Focus on resolving complex technical challenges, participating in on-call rotations, and fostering a high standard of engineering excellence within a collaborative development environment.

Location: Must be based in Sydney

Company

A leading global game developer dedicated to building inclusive player experiences and innovative gaming environments.

What you will do

• Build and maintain robust software systems supporting Unreal Engine development.
• Participate in the on-call rotation, resolving live incidents and performing root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain high-quality plugins, tools, and internal systems.
• Perform code reviews, write unit and integration tests, and uphold engineering best practices.
• Create clear technical documentation and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• 3+ years of proficiency with C++.
• Experience with Unreal Engine in a professional or adjacent industry setting.
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and concurrency.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
• Must be able to work onsite in Sydney.

Nice to have

• Fluency in Mandarin and English.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work environment focused on player empathy and teamwork.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and a fair workplace culture.
• Opportunities to solve high-impact, complex technical challenges within the Unreal ecosystem.