Senior Engine Programmer (Generalist)

TL;DR

Senior Engine Programmer (Generalist): Designing and implementing runtime engine features for open-world projects with an accent on memory management, multi-threading, and performance optimization. Focus on building scalable engine systems that support diverse hardware configurations and improving content creation pipelines in collaboration with technical art teams.

Location: Must be based in the United States or Canada

Salary: $180,000–$300,000 USD per year

Company

A global developer of immersive virtual world experiences, known for titles such as Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail.

What you will do

• Design and implement runtime engine features to support open-world projects.
• Develop and optimize engine systems including memory management, loading, and multi-threading.
• Collaborate with technical art and tool teams to enhance content creation pipelines.
• Maintain and optimize existing engine features for performance and scalability.
• Produce clear technical documentation, design notes, and implementation standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional programming experience.
• Excellent proficiency in C++.
• Strong understanding of game engine architecture and design concepts.
• Advanced multi-threaded programming techniques.
• Experience with engine subsystems such as physics, animation, streaming, or resource management.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unity or Unreal Engine code development.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for employees and dependents.
• 401K / RRSP retirement plans.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Regular team-building activities.