Staff Investment Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Staff Investment Engineer (C++/Unreal 5): Architecting and implementing player progression systems for an unannounced project with an accent on accumulators, loot tables, and account storage. Focus on building production-quality investment workflows, providing technical guidance, and collaborating on new gameplay experiences.

Location: Flexible role that can be remote or hybrid (US-based)

Salary: $190,000 — $285,000 USD

Company

hirify.global (PlayStation), a global leader in gaming and interactive entertainment.

What you will do

• Architect and maintain production-quality player investment systems, workflows, and tools using C++ on Unreal 5.
• Provide technical guidance to teammates on system interfacing, constraints, and best practices.
• Collaborate daily with a cross-disciplinary team to develop new gameplay experiences from pre-production to production.

Requirements

• Proficiency in writing, debugging, and maintaining code in C++.
• Experience designing and building networked game systems related to long-term player pursuits.
• Professional experience with development in Unreal Engine.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Must be eligible to work in the US (benefits like 401k imply US-based employment)

Nice to have

• Experience working on live service games.
• Development experience across various platforms, including PC and consoles.
• Previous experience mentoring or managing other engineers.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive top-tier benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Financial perks such as matching 401(k).
• Paid time off and a dedicated wellness program.
• Exclusive employee discounts for Sony products.
• Flexible work arrangements with remote and hybrid options.